High genetic variability and patchiness in a common Great Barrier Reef zoanthid (Palythoa caesia)

A study found that many samples of Palythoa of the Great Barrier Reef may be members of the same taxon. Differentiation was thought to be the result of random selection action on patches of larvae.

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Published in:Marine biology 1994-12, Vol.121 (1), p.153-160
Main Authors: BURNETT, W. J, BENZIE, J. A. H, BEARDMORE, J. A, RYLAND, J. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquatic life
Biological and medical sciences
Classification
Cnidaria. Ctenaria
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Invertebrates
Larvae
Marine
Marine biology
Palythoa caesia
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Summary:A study found that many samples of Palythoa of the Great Barrier Reef may be members of the same taxon. Differentiation was thought to be the result of random selection action on patches of larvae.
ISSN:0025-3162
1432-1793
DOI:10.1007/bf00349484