The impacts of light and location on reproductive timing in the Orbicella species complex
Coral spawning events rely on tight synchronicity of gamete release to increase fertilization success by increasing gamete density in the water. Differences in spawning time can cause temporal reproductive isolation and minimize hybridization with closely related coral species. Sexual reproductive success is important as it generates the genetic diversity necessary for corals to survive large…
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