Lipid content of Favia fragum larvae: changes during planulation

Lipid content of planula larvae of the brooding scleractinian coral Favia fragum was analysed through a monthly planulation period. The average lipid content per dry weight of F. fragum planulae was 39%, which is low compared with other scleractinian coral species. Lipid content of planulae was significantly affected by the day of release and decreased during the planulation period.