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ArticleScientific reports2016

Reproduction, abundance and survivorship of two Alveopora spp. in the mesophotic reefs of Eilat, Red Sea.

Lee Eyal-Shaham, Gal Eyal, Raz Tamir, Yossi Loya

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Lee Eyal-ShahamTel Aviv University, P.O. Box 39040, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel.
Gal EyalTel Aviv University, P.O. Box 39040, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel.
Raz TamirThe Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences, P.O. Box 469, Eilat 8810369, Israel.
Yossi LoyaTel Aviv University, P.O. Box 39040, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Although the study of coral reproduction has advanced tremendously over the last few decades, a particular gap exists in our knowledge of the reproductive modes of corals from 'mesophotic coral ecosystems' (MCEs) found at 30-150 m depth. Here, we report for the first time on the reproductive patterns, living cover, and survivorship under different light treatments of two scleractinian species from the MCEs of Eilat, Red-Sea: Alveopora allingi and A. ocellata. Both species are found exclusively within MCEs and are high in both abundance and relative cover. These species display a synchronous gametogenic cycles with consecutive oocyte growth and development. Peak of reproductive activity occurs in late summer (September-October), typified by accelerated oocyte growth, coinciding with the rise in seawater temperature. Estimates of fecundity show mean monthly maxima of 48.5 ± 26.3 and 23.5 ± 11.8 (Mean ± SE) oocytes per cm(2) for A. allingi and A. ocellata respectively, prior to spawning. A comparison of light and temperature regimes in the shallow vs. MCE environments is presented, and the response of these species to changes in these parameters is discussed. A call encouraging the much-needed studies on the sexuality and reproductive modes of MCE coral species is expressed.

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AnthozoaCoral ReefsReproductionSurvival RateAnimalsEcosystemFertilityGametogenesisIndian OceanOocytesSeawaterTemperature

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