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White spot syndrome of Turbinaria peltata in the temperate region of Japan.

Authors :
Yamashiro, H.
Fukuda, M.
Source :
Coral Reefs; Dec2009, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p893-893, 1p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents a study on the new symptoms for Turbinaria in Japan. It mentions a white syndrome affecting colonies of Turbinaria peltata in tropical regions. Such syndomes include environmentally induced bleaching, predation by crown-of-thorns starfish, and outbreaks of coral-eating gastropods.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07224028
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Coral Reefs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
45148938
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-009-0514-8