Suresh, V R and Mathew, K J (1995) Growth of staghorn coral Acropora aspera (Dana) (Scleractinia: Acropridae) in relation to environmental factors at Kavaratti atoll (Lakshadweep Islands), India. Indian Joumal of Marine Science, 24 (2). pp. 175-176.
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Abstract
Skeletal extension and calcification were measured over 2 years in branches of the staghorn coral Acropora aspera from a shallow-water si te. Correlations were made between growth parameters and environmental variables monitored over the same period. Calcification .varied significal)tly (9.4- 17.4 mg. 28d - ') than skeletal extension (3.1 -4.7 mm. 28d -') and unlike extension, it varied significantly between seasons with lowest values during southwest monsoon (June-September). Seasonal reduction in calcification was probably associated with the reduced availability oflight due to increased cloud cover and sediments in water. Extension, however, seemed to be under the direct influence of currents and sediments. The effect of environmen tal factors seemed more critical to calcification.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Growth; staghorn coral; Acropora aspera; Scleractinia: Acropridae; environmental factors; Kavaratti atoll; Lakshadweep Islands; India |
| Subjects: | Marine Ecosystems > Coral Reefs |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity Division |
| Depositing User: | Arun Surendran |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jan 2011 05:52 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Sep 2015 15:40 |
| URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/6863 |
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