Sun Compass Orientation Helps Coral Reef Fish Larvae Return to Their Natal Reef.

Reef fish sustain populations on isolated reefs and show genetic diversity between nearby reefs even though larvae of many species are swept away from the natal site during pelagic dispersal. Retention or recruitment to natal reefs requires orientation capabilities that enable larvae to find their w...

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Main Authors: Henrik Mouritsen, Jelle Atema, Michael J Kingsford, Gabriele Gerlach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3694079?pdf=render