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Internal ultrastructure of the planktonic larva of the coral Porites panamensis (Anthozoa: Scleractinia)

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REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA TROPICAL
卷 70, 期 -, 页码 222-234

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REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA TROPICAL
DOI: 10.15517/rev.biol.trop..v70i1.48648

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ultrastructure; histology; planulae; larvae biology; larvae settlement; Eastern Pacific

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  1. Mexico's Teacher Professional Development Program [920007]

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This study aimed to describe the histological and cytological characteristics of Porites panamensis larvae. The results showed that the ectoderm was composed of heterogeneous, mono-ciliated, columnar epithelial cells, with nematocysts clustered at the oral pole of the ectoderm. Additionally, the endoderm contained secretory cells, lipids, and symbionts. These findings are important for understanding the life cycle and larval development of corals.
Introduction: The scleractinian coral life cycle includes planktonic larvae that settle on the benthos, allowing the primary polyp to clone and build a sexually reproducing adult colony. The larval physiology and ecology of Eastern Tropical Pacific scleractinians needs the exploration of basic aspects such as the internal morphology of planulae. Objective: To describe histological and cytological characteristics of Porites panamensis larvae. Methods: During August-July 2019, at Islas Marias Biosphere Reserve, Central Mexican Pacific, we made 14 collections of coral larvae and identified the species with cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 gene. We used a scan-ning electron microscope and other techniques. Results: The ectoderm was composed by heterogeneous, mono-ciliated, columnar epithelial cells. Nematocysts were clustered at the oral pole of the ectoderm, and cells were evident in the aboral pole of the ectoderm gland. The endoderm had secretory cells, lipids and symbionts. Conclusions: The abundance of secretory cells and nematocysts in the aboral pole suggests their importance in substrate exploration and larval settlement. Our results support previous descriptions of larval ultrastructure in other coral species.

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