A5104215091- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Marine Sponges and Natural Products
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
Universidade Federal da Bahia
2023
Abstract The family Dendrophylliidae comprises a genus of azooxanthellate corals, Tubastraea (also known as ‘sun corals’ or ‘cup corals’), native from the Indo-Pacific and introduced into Atlantic Ocean in early 1940s. In Brazil, colonies were first registered on oil platforms northern coast Rio de Janeiro state (22°S) late 1980s. Two decades later, these corals for time identified Todos-os-Santos Bay (Bahia state, 13°S), warmer environment with diverse marine ecosystems including estuaries,...
Abstract Verrill's modern Mussismilia (the ‘brain corals’) were described in the 19th century, being hitherto considered endemic reef-building species to Brazil. Contrasting with original diagnoses, highly variable morphological patterns have been observed among congeners. Interspecific overlapping of major taxonomical characters has resulted quite inconclusive use skeleton macromorphology for genus. Intending corroborate taxonomy, a comparative approach was developed, combining macro- and...
Abstract The family Dendrophylliidae comprises a genus of exotic azooxanthellate corals, Tubastraea (the ‘sun corals’), native from the Indo-Pacific and introduced in Atlantic Ocean early 40s. In Southwestern Atlantic, colonies were first registered oil platforms on northern coast Rio de Janeiro State (22°S). Three decades later, sun corals for time identified Todos-os-Santos Bay (Bahia State, 13°S), warmer environment with pristine marine ecosystems, such as estuaries, mangroves, coral...