Reproductive consequences of thermal stress-induced bleaching in the giant clam Tridacna crocea

• Published in: Marine environmental research Vol. 193; p. 106280
• Main Authors: Sayco, Sherry Lyn G., Alabort Pomares, Ana, Cabaitan, Patrick C., Kurihara, Haruko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2024
• Subjects: Bleaching; Climate change; Giant clams; Recovery; Reproduction; Thermal stress; Thermal stress; Climate change; Reproduction; Giant clams; Bleaching; Recovery

Reproduction is a fundamental process necessary for maintaining a population. However, reproductive processes are sensitive to thermal stress which can cause bleaching in reef organisms such as corals and giant clams. Here we examined the phototrophic and physiological performances, particularly the...