The planktonic larval phase of scleractinian coral life-history represents a crucial stage when
dispersal takes place and genetic diversity among populations is maintained.
Understanding the dynamics influencing larval survival is especially relevant in the context
of climate change, as larvae may be more vulnerable to environmental disturbances than
adults. Several physiological parameters of coral larvae have been shown to vary by release
time and past environmental history. However, the contribution of parental or genetic effects …