GAMETOGENESIS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEMPERATE CORALASTRANGIA DANAE(ANTHOZOA: SCLERACTINIA)

1. The coral Astrangia danae is dioecious, with an early age of first reproduction. 2. In Narragansett Bay, this species exhibits an annual reproductive cycle with gametogenesis starting in March-April. Spawning occurs during August, and vestigial gametes are absorbed during the winter months. 3. Ga... View More