Methodology: on release

ID: 67

Description:

  • Oocyte size at maturity should ideally measured once oocytes have been released from the colony in broadcast spawners. Both histology and dissection are less accurate because it is difficult to be certain oocytes are mature and the shapes of oocytes are highly irregular prior to release.

Used for traits:

Added by: Andrew Baird

Observations using this methodology

Micromussa lordhowensis

Montipora digitata

Montipora tuberculosa

Mycedium elephantotus

Oulastrea crispata

Pachyseris speciosa

Paragoniastrea australensis

Pectinia alcicornis

Pectinia paeonia

Platygyra daedalea