Distribution and morphology of growth anomalies in Acropora from the Indo-Pacific
Work TM, Aeby GS, Coles SL. 2008. Distribution and morphology of growth anomalies in Acropora from the Indo-Pacific. Diseases Of Aquatic Organisms. 78:255-264
Assessment of the distribution and prevalence of growth anomalies (GAs) in Acropora from French Frigate Shoals, Johnson Atoll and Tutuila, American Samoa. Developed a nomenclature for gross morphology, characterized GAs at the cellular level and obtained preliminary indices of their spatial patterns and progression within coral colonies. Acropora GAs were found in all three regions.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Work, Thierry; Aeby, Greta; Coles, Steve
- Units
- NPSA , PACN
- Keywords
- Acropora, American Samoa, corals, Epizootiology