Sex change every year: A unique reproductive strategy of the stony coral, Fimbriaphyllia (Euphyllia) ancor
S. Shikina, P.-H. Tsai, Y.-L. Chiu, C.-F. Chang
The study documents annual sex change in Fimbriaphyllia ancora corals, with 70% of colonies switching sexes yearly, suggesting intrinsic factors like age or genetics drive this behavior.
bioRxiv · Dec 27, 2023 · PreprintZoology