Adding coral rubble to substrata enhances settlement of Pocillopora damicornis larvae

Lee, C. S.; Walford, J.; Goh, B.P.L.

doi:10.1007/s00338-009-0467-y

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“…Although the presence of biofilms (namely patches of incrusting coralline algae and algal turfs) is relevant for the settlement of coral larvae in a specific substrate (such as custom made ceramic tiles) (Petersen et al 2005b), the physical properties of that substrate is also important. The presence of crushed coral rubble on cement tiles (at a concentration of only 10%) significantly enhances the settlement of coral larvae (Lee et al 2009). These findings confirm the diversity of natural reef cues that can trigger settlement in larval corals (Heyward and Negri 1999).…”

Section: Marine Ornamental Invertebratesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in Breeding and Rearing Marine Ornamentals

Olivotto

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Simões

et al. 2011

J World Aquaculture Soc

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This work addresses the most relevant advances in the breeding and rearing of marine ornamental species. The main breakthroughs in marine ornamental fish culture are discussed, with seahorses deserving a section of their own as a result of their conservation status and unique biology. Details on spawning, embryo development, larval rearing, plankton culturing, and tank design are presented. In addition, with the increase in popularity of ornamental invertebrates in reef aquariums, details on the culturing techniques of some of the most traded invertebrate groups (e.g., live rocks, corals, anemones, polychaetes, mollusks, decapod crustaceans and echinoderms) are also discussed. Finally, the last part of this work highlights the concerns toward the establishment of sustainable collection, production, and trading practices for marine ornamentals as well as the urgent need to develop reliable traceability protocols to distinguish sustainably caught and/or cultured specimens from wild ones. This work represents not only an exhaustive and updated bibliographical source but also a starting point for all those who want to contribute to the development of this fascinating research field.

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Section: Marine Ornamental Invertebratesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in Breeding and Rearing Marine Ornamentals

Olivotto

Planas

Simões

et al. 2011

J World Aquaculture Soc

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188

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“…Coral larvae were unable to complete metamorphosis at pH 7.6 and 7.9. Under normal (Kuanui et al 2008;Lee et al 2009). The settlement rate of coral larvae in this study under normal conditions was similar to that of Lee et al (2009).…”

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“…Under normal (Kuanui et al 2008;Lee et al 2009). The settlement rate of coral larvae in this study under normal conditions was similar to that of Lee et al (2009). After 40 hours, polyps, tentacles, and exoskeletons would be observed (Kuanui et al 2008).…”

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Effect of lower pH on settlement and development of coral, Pocillopora damicornis (Linnaeus, 1758)

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 The effects of pH reduction on the settlement and development of the coral Pocillopora damicornis were investigated. Three different pH treatments (pH = 7.6, 7.9, and 8.1) were used. In addition, water quality (temperature, salinity, total alkalinity) around the study site was monitored. The results showed significant differences in the settlement rates of Pocillopora damicornis larvae between pH treatments (p  0.05). A decrease in pH levels caused a strong decline in larval settlement rate. In addition, at pH 7.6 and 7.9, all larvae were unable to complete metamorphosis, and metamorphosis delay was observed. Field monitoring showed low fluctuation of all seawater parameters within 24 hours, and there was no difference between seasons. From this study, a strong negative effect of pH reduction on P. damicornis larvae was observed. Although the function of physiology is still not clearly understood, correlations are likely to exist.

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“…Manuscript to be reviewed near conspecific adults (Babcock 1988;Tioho, Tokeshi, and Nojima 2001;Doropoulos et al 2015). Moreover, pocilloporid recruitment is inherently spatially heterogeneous (Dunstan and Johnson 1998) and occurs in hotspots that may be partially determined by water flow, density of adult confamilials (Eagle 2006), and substrate suitability (Harriott 1983;Lee, Walford and Goh 2009). Thus, multiple ecologically important processes and interactions can generate aggregation of juveniles, and some of these could overwhelm Janzen-Connell effects and make them seem unimportant in the field (at least in the short term), even if they were occurring.…”

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Peer Review #2 of "Spatial patterns of coral survivorship: impacts of adult proximity versus other drivers of localized mortality (v0.1)"

Doropoulos¹

2015

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Species-specific enemies may promote prey coexistence through negative distance-and density-dependent survival of juveniles near conspecific adults. We tested this mechanism by transplanting juvenile-sized fragments of the brooding corals Pocillopora damicornis and Seriatopora hystrix 3, 12, 24 and 182 cm up-and down-current of conspecific adults and monitoring their survival and condition over time. We also characterized the spatial distribution of P. damicornis and S. hystrix within replicate plots on three Fijian reef flats and measured the distribution of small colonies within 2 m of larger colonies of each species. Juvenile-sized transplants exhibited no differences in survivorship as a function of distance from adult P. damicornis or S. hystrix. Additionally, both P. damicornis and S. hystrix were aggregated rather than overdispersed on natural reefs. However, a pattern of juveniles being aggregated near adults while larger (and probably older) colonies were not suggests that greater mortality near large adults could occur over longer periods of time or that size-dependent mortality was occurring. While we found minimal evidence of greater mortality of small colonies near adult conspecifics in our transplant experiments, we did document hot-spots of species-specific corallivory. We detected spatially localized and temporally persistent predation on P. damicornis by the territorial triggerfish Balistapus undulatus. This patchy predation did not occur for S. hystrix. This variable selective regime in an otherwise more uniform environment could be one mechanism maintaining diversity of corals on Indo-Pacific reefs.

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Adding coral rubble to substrata enhances settlement of Pocillopora damicornis larvae

Cited by 19 publications

References 23 publications

Advances in Breeding and Rearing Marine Ornamentals

Advances in Breeding and Rearing Marine Ornamentals

Effect of lower pH on settlement and development of coral, Pocillopora damicornis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Peer Review #2 of "Spatial patterns of coral survivorship: impacts of adult proximity versus other drivers of localized mortality (v0.1)"

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