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Seasonal changes in the content and composition of lipids in the coral Goniastrea aspera

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  1. Division of Molecular Biotechnology, Center of Molecular Bioscience, University of the Ryukyus, 903-0213, Nishihara, Okinawa , Japan

    H. Oku, K. Onaga & H. Iwasaki

  2. Department of Tourism, Meio University, 1220-1 Biimata, 905-8585, Nago, Okinawa , Japan

    H. Yamashiro

  3. Sesoko Station, Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus, 905-0227, Sesoko, Motobu, Okinawa , Japan

    K. Sakai

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Oku, H., Yamashiro, H., Onaga, K. et al. Seasonal changes in the content and composition of lipids in the coral Goniastrea aspera . Coral Reefs 22, 83–85 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-003-0279-4

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