Abstract
Lipid content of planula larvae of the brooding scleractinian coral Favia fragum was analysed through a monthly planulation period. The average lipid content per dry weight of F. fragum planulae was 39%, which is low compared with other scleractinian coral species. Lipid content of planulae was significantly affected by the day of release and decreased during the planulation period.
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The authors would like to thank CARMABI Research Centre and their staff. J. Gunnarsson and D. Blanchfield provided assistance in the laboratory and field, respectively.
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Norström, A.V., Sandström, M. Lipid content of Favia fragum larvae: changes during planulation. Coral Reefs 29, 793–795 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-010-0630-5
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