Oxygen and Heterotrophy Affect Calcification of the Scleractinian Coral Galaxea fascicularis

Heterotrophy is known to stimulate calcification of scleractinian corals, possibly through enhanced organic matrix synthesis and photosynthesis, and increased supply of metabolic DIC. In contrast to the positive long-term effects of heterotrophy, inhibition of calcification has been observed during...

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Main Authors: Wijgerde, Tim, Jurriaans, Saskia, Hoofd, Marleen, Verreth, Johan A. J., Osinga, Ronald
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3528703/