Gametogenesis, Embryogenesis, and Fertilization Ecology of Platygyra acuta in Marginal Nonreefal Coral Communities in Hong Kong

Journal of Marine Biology

Volumn 2014, Issue , 2014, Pages

  Chui, Apple Pui Yi ^a   Wong, Man Chung ^a   Liu, Siu Hong ^a   Lee, Ga Wun ^a   Chan, Sze Wai ^a   Lau, Pui Ling ^a   Leung, Sin Man ^a   Ang, Put ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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ANTHOZOA; PLATYGYRA;

EID: 84937060810     PISSN: 16879481     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1155/2014/953587     Document Type: Article

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