Hierarchical settlement behaviours of coral larvae to common coralline algae
Abstract Natural regeneration of degraded reefs relies on the recruitment of larvae to restore populations. Intervention strategies are being developed to enhance this process through aquaculture production of coral larvae and their deployment as spat. Larval settlement relies on cues associated wit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-04-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32676-4 |