The ecology and distribution of alcyonaceans at Mandapam (Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar), South India
Abstract
New distribution records for 27 species of Alcyonaceans are given. These include major genera Sinularia (12 spp.), Lobophytum (7 spp.), Sarcophyton (6 spp.), Dampia (1 sp.) and Nephthya (1 sp.). The factors that influence the distribution of corals, such as temperature, sedimentation and currents on this reef are discussed.
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