Scleractinia of Eastern Australia /

Veron, John; Pichon, Michel

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“…The general form of the size frequency distributions is similar for Porites lobata and the other species. Most colonies are smaller than 1.5 m diameter, but P. lobata, P. solida and P, lutea have colonies 3 3.0 m diameter, and all the species except P. murrayensis are known to grow into large colonies (Veron & Pichon 1982). The median diameter for P. lobata (= 1.1 m diameter) is more than twice that of the other species (0.49 m).…”

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confidence: 82%

“…All colonies were sketched, measured and mapped in 3-dimensions using a trilateration procedure based on Fryer & Done (1982). The percent living surface area was estimated visually for each colony and a specimen was collected from each for species identification (Veron & Pichon 1982). Average diameter, volume, total surface area and live surface area of each colony were estimated by geometric approximation.…”

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Dominance of a coral community by the genus Porites (Scleractinia)

Potts¹,

Done²,

Isdale³

et al. 1985

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

107

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The genus Porites is a major component of many coral communities on inshore continental shelf reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. On the leeward margin of Pandora Reef, 7 species of massive Porites physically dominate the coral community. The populations of commoner species are themselves dominated, demographically and genetically by a few persistent genotypes. Five % of colonies contain 52 % of skeletal CaC03; 9 % of colonies have 50 % of living tissues. The largest colony is at least 677 yr old. Genotypic ages of tissues may be considerably greater, since colonies appear to form clones by fragmentation.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 82%

Section: Site and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dominance of a coral community by the genus Porites (Scleractinia)

Potts¹,

Done²,

Isdale³

et al. 1985

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

107

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“…Overall, for the present data Wlllis et al (1985), Acropora grandis H S Nov, 6 Wihs et a1 (1985). Veron & Wallace (1984) g Synonymlzed with A. hyacinthus by Veron & Wallace (1984) h Synonymlzed with A. valida by Veron & Wallace (1984) base, spawners outnumber brooders 168:37 (Table 3). Szmant-Froelich (1984) proposed that brooders Spawning is usually associated with higher fecundity, experience the greatest recruitment success in the while brooding produces fewer, larger larvae (FadlalCaribbean, while spawners (particularly acroponds and lah 1983).…”

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“…Most Great Barrier reef species spawn in the austral spring, while spawnings in the Central Pacific, Hawaii, ' Synonyrnized with A. hyacinthus by Veron & Wallace (1984) " Synonymized with A. loripes by Veron & Wallace (1984) " Synonymized with A. robusta by Veron & Wallace (1984) ' Synonymized with A. selago by Veron & WaIIace (1984) g Synonymized with A. valida by Veron & Wallace (1984) yr, 1-5 J a n , 4-8 Nov-Jan NOV, 5-7 y r , 1 yr, 3-8 Jun/Jul, 1 4 J a n , 1-4 (bloods) SI-/W, 1-8 yr, ., 7 J u n , 2 J u n . 6 J u n .…”

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Reproduction and recruitment of corals: comparisons among the Caribbean, the Tropical Pacific, and the Red Sea

Richmond¹,

Hunter²

1990

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

495

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“…A few specimens were collected to clarify or confirm species identification. Major reference books on the taxonomy of reef corals were brought on the expedition and include Veron (1986), Veron and Wallace (1984), Veron and Pichon (1976, 1979, 1982, Veron et a1 (1977), Randall (1984), and Wells (1954). At the end of each day's field work, these reference guides were consulted to finalize species assignments and to compile lists of corals for each station.…”

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Description of reefs and corals for the 1988 Protected Area Survey of the Northern Marshall Islands

Maragos¹

1994

Atoll Research Bulletin

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The Republic of the Marshall Islands requested a natural and cultural biodiversity survey of 6 northern atolls (Bok-ak, Pikaar, Toke, Wotto, Roiidik, Adkup) and one reef island (Jenq) which was accomplished over 17 days in September 1988. This report covers the results of the survey of the reefs and corals during the expedition. Ninety-five marine sites were snorkeled and the shorelines of all island were surveyed during the expedition. A total of 168 species and 55 genera and subgenera of stony corals were reported including several new species and one new genus recorded (Polyphyllia) for the Marshalls.Bok-ak Atoll, the northernmost atoll, supports large giant clam populations, a completely native flora, and the largest seabird populations in the Marshalls. Pikaar Atoll also supports large giant clam populations and the largest sea turtle nesting populations in the Marshalls. Both Bok-ak and Pikaar are isolated from other atolls and have shallow lagoons elevated slightly above sea level due to their geomorphological configuration. Toke Atoll is located about 10 km from inhabited Utrok Atoll, and supports healthy coral reef habitats and giant clams. Jemq Island supports large seabird populations and is the second most important sea turtle nesting site in the Marshalls. Boat access to Jemy, Pikaar and Bok-ak is hazardous due to wave exposure or strong currents. Rofidik Atoll supports healthy coral reefs, blue coral habitats, pink foraminiferan sand beaches, and large coconut crab populations. Adkup supports abundant seabird populations, sea turtle nesting populations, and healthy coral reefs. Inhabited Wotto also supports healthy coral, coconut crab, sea turtle and giant clam habitats and has beautiful beach, reef and lagoon habitats.On the basis of the surveys, Bok-ak, Pikaar and Jerng are recommended for designation as limited entry ecological preserves. Toke is recommended as a national park accessible to both tourists and residents. Limited sport diving and beach-going is also suitable for Roiidik and Adkup. Assistance should be provided to the people of Wotto Atoll to fulfill their desire for small scale adventure tourism.Program on Environment, East-West Center

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Scleractinia of Eastern Australia /

Cited by 160 publications

References 9 publications

Dominance of a coral community by the genus Porites (Scleractinia)

Dominance of a coral community by the genus Porites (Scleractinia)

Reproduction and recruitment of corals: comparisons among the Caribbean, the Tropical Pacific, and the Red Sea

Description of reefs and corals for the 1988 Protected Area Survey of the Northern Marshall Islands

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