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Synchronous planulation of Manicina areolata (Scleractinia) with lunar periodicity
Marine Ecology Progress Series
Field observations and histology were used to examine the reproductive ecology of the scleractinian coral Manicina areolata (Linneaus) from the San Blas Islands, Panama. M. areolata is a simultaneous hermaphrodite with brooded larvae. Planulation is synchronous and closely correlated with lunar phase, with most planulae released within 2 d of the new moon. In contrast to other brooding species, a short breeding season peaks during June and July. Colonies are not reproductive until they havedoi:10.3354/meps087265 fatcat:yx4dghxv6fhkdnjolob32sewc4