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A check-list of mushroom corals (Fungiidae) is given with annotations on their distribution in Madang Lagoon, northern Papua New Guinea, Bismarck Sea. A total of 36 fungiid species is recorded from this locality, which is more than from any other studied so far. One species, Cantharellus jebbi spec, nov., is new to science. It is the only monostomatous mushroom coral species known that is entirely encrusting. It also represents the first record of a recent Cantharellus species in the IndoMalayan region.

Molecular phylogeny and shell microstructure of Fungiacava eilatensis Goreau et al. 1968, boring into mushroom corals (Scleractinia: Fungiidae), in relation to other mussels (Bivalvia: Mytilidae)

Palavras-chave: Scleractinia; Fungiidae; Mushroom corals; Madang; Papua New Guinea; Bismarck Sea; Distribution; New species; 42.72.

Ano: 1993

URL: http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/record/319370

Owada, M.; Hoeksema, B.W..

Research on the evolution of the symbiosis between the boring mussel Fungiacava eilatensis (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) and its mushroom coral hosts (Scleractinia: Fungiidae), which requires phylogenetic reconstructions of both the Mytilidae and the Fungiidae, contributes to the understanding of the complexity of coral reef ecosystems. Previously, Fungiacava was regarded as a genus that had descended from Leiosolenus or as belonging to the subfamily Crenellinae, but no phylogenetic support has been obtained for this hypothesis. In the present study, the 18s rRNA sequences of ten mytilid species and the shell microstructures of 12 mytilids were investigated. The phylogenetic position of F. eilatensis is discussed in relation to its associations with its host...

Phenotypic plasticity revealed by molecular studies on reef corals of Fungia (Cycloseris) spp. (Scleractinia: Fungiidae) near river outlets

Palavras-chave: 18s rRNA; Fungiacava; Leiosolenus; Mushroom corals; Rock-boring bivalves; Shell microstructure; 42.72; 42.73.

Ano: 2011

URL: http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/record/382571

Gittenberger, A.; Hoeksema, B.W..

On a patch reef off Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia, corals identified as Fungia (Cycloseris) costulata, Fungia (Cycloseris) tenuis and Fungia (Cycloseris) cf costulata were collected down to a maximum depth of 10 m. The corals lived sympatrically. Mushroom coral clones resulting from fragmentation can be recognized by their equal coloration and close proximity. Therefore, to ensure that no clones were collected, corals of dissimilar colors were selected at a mutual distance of 5 m. The corals were kept alive in two 30 liter sea-water aquariums with an air-pump. They were photographed in detail. Using allozyme electrophoresis in a laboratory close to the field area, it was tested whether the separate coral morphs should be considered three species....

Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Biogeography of Mushroom Corals (Scleractinia: Fungiidae)

Palavras-chave: Eco-phenotype; Plasticity; Allozymes; River outlets; Mushroom corals; Fungiidae; Cycloseris; Indonesia; 42.79.

Ano: 2006

URL: http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/record/214568

The Fungiidae are mushroom corals that live in sublittoral habitats in the tropical Indo-Pacific. Their habitats are part of coral reefs or other marine substrata, which usually can be found in the proximity of the reefs. In the present taxonomic revision, the family is divided into 11 genera; one of which, Fungia, is subdivided into seven subgenera. A total of 40 species is described and figured, three of which are new to science. One species is renamed. The stratigraphic distribution is given for all the species recorded in fossil state. A tentative phylogenetic reconstruction down to the species level is given. The cladogram that is provided should be considered a working hypothesis and not a sound basis for a completely revised classification and...

Control of bleaching in mushroom coral populations (Scleractinia: Fungiidae) in the Java Sea: stress tolerance and interference by life history strategy

Palavras-chave: Scleractinia; Fungiidae; Mushroom corals; Taxonomy; Revision; Fossil record; Phy- logeny; Biogeography; Indo-Pacific; Tropical; Marine; Benthic; Shallow-water habitats; Coral reefs; Species diversity.; 42.72.

Ano: 1989

URL: http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/record/317727

Bleaching was studied in populations of phylogenetically closely related species (n = 21) of mushroom corals (Scleractinia: Fungiidae) around Pari Island (Java Sea) during a period of excessive seawater warming in 1983. The interspecific variation in the proportions of affected individuals was significant. Spatial variation in the degree of bleaching anlong fungiid assemblages depended much on relative species abundances. Mushroom corals In relatively stagnant water of lagoons and on the inner reef flat showed little bleaching. Many of the outer reef mushroom corals at ≤ 9 m depth were affected, but only a few at greater depths (≥15 m). In most affected fungiids, the bleached part was pale (associated with pigment loss) instead of white (assumedly caused...

Historical biogeography of Fungia (Pleuractis) spp. (Scleractinia: Fungiidae), including a new species from the Seychelles

Palavras-chave: Mushroom corals; Scleractinia; Fungiidae; Bleaching; Java Sea; Pari Island; 42.79.

Ano: 1991

URL: http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/record/227741

An update of the phylogeny and biogeography of mushroom coral species belonging to Fungia (Pleuractis) is presented. Among the five species of this monophyletic group, one is described as new to science. This species, Fungia seychellensis spec, nov., was discovered during the Netherlands Seychelles Expedition (1992-1993) in the framework of the Netherlands Indian Ocean Programme 1990/1995.