Contrasting light spectra constrain the macro and microstructures of scleractinian corals.

The morphological plasticity of scleractinian corals can be influenced by numerous factors in their natural environment. However, it is difficult to identify in situ the relative influence of a single biotic or abiotic factor, due to potential interactions between them. Light is considered as a majo...

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Main Authors: Rui J M Rocha, Ana M B Silva, M Helena Vaz Fernandes, Igor C S Cruz, Rui Rosa, Ricardo Calado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4149485?pdf=render