Emmeline A. Jamodiong, Tracy D. Tabalanza, Meangeldil A. Azuma-Malsol, Geminne G. Manzano, Agus A. Hakim, Takashi Nakamura, James D. Reimer
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We report the first documentation of in situ release of reproductive materials by female colonies of a soft coral, in this case Sclerophytum cf. heterospiculatum, from the subtropical island of Okinawa, Japan. Spawn release was observed on the nights of September 2 and 3, 2023 (two and three nights after the full moon). This observation widens our knowledge on the reproductive strategies of octocorals, providing insights into mechanisms of persistence of soft corals in marine ecosystems.
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Marine Biodiversity is a peer-reviewed international journal devoted to all aspects of biodiversity research on marine ecosystems. The journal is a relaunch of the well-known Senckenbergiana maritima" and covers research at gene, species and ecosystem level that focuses on describing the actors (genes and species), the patterns (gradients and distributions) and understanding of the processes responsible for the regulation and maintenance of diversity in marine systems. Also included are the study of species interactions (symbioses, parasitism, etc.) and the role of species in structuring marine ecosystem functioning.
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