Dynamics of calcification in the mediterranean red coral,Corallium rubrum (Linnaeus) (Cnidaria, Octocorallia)

Author(s):  
Denis Allemand ◽  
Sylvie Bénazet-Tambutté
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
BRUNA GIORDANO ◽  
LORENZO BRAMANTI

The phenomenon of chimerism in the Mediterranean red coral (Corallium rubrum) is reported and quantified in semi-natural conditions. 1688 larvae were maintained in closed circuit in presence of a suitable settlement surface (marble tiles). Post settlement survival and chimera formation were monitored for 1 year. According to our observation, when polyps settle at close contact, a high frequency of chimerism is observed (32%). After 1 year, only 33% of chimeric individuals survived but they are 40% bigger than not chimeric ones, suggesting that chimerism could confer a competitive advantage linked to increased growth rate.


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Sonia Del Prete ◽  
Daniela Vullo ◽  
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Daniela Vullo ◽  
Didier Zoccola ◽  
Sylvie Tambutté ◽  
Claudiu Supuran ◽  
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