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Habitat Selection of Coral Reef Invertebrates HABITAT SELECTION OF CORAL REEF INVERTEBRATES MEDIATED BY ENVIRONMENTAL STIMULI by Molly M. Ashur A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of the University of Delaware in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Studies Summer 2019 © 2019 Ashur All Rights Reserved HABITAT SELECTION OF CORAL REEF INVERTEBRATES MEDIATED BY ENVIRONMENTAL STIMULI by Molly M. Ashur Approved: __________________________________________________________ Mark Moline, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of Marine Science and Policy Approved: __________________________________________________________ Estella Atekwana, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment Approved: __________________________________________________________ Douglas J. Doren, Ph.D. Interim Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education I certify that I have read this dissertation and that in my opinion it meets the academic and professional standard required by the University as a dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Signed: __________________________________________________________ Danielle L. Dixson, Ph.D. Professor in charge of dissertation I certify that I have read this dissertation and that in my opinion it meets the academic and professional standard required by the University as a dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Signed: __________________________________________________________ Mark E. Warner, Ph.D. Member of dissertation committee I certify that I have read this dissertation and that in my opinion it meets the academic and professional standard required by the University as a dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Signed: __________________________________________________________ Jonathan H. Cohen, Ph.D. Member of dissertation committee I certify that I have read this dissertation and that in my opinion it meets the academic and professional standard required by the University as a dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Signed: __________________________________________________________ Valerie Paul, Ph.D. Member of dissertation committee ACKNOWLEDGMENTS There are so many people who made this dissertation possible. First of all, thank you to my advisor, Dr. Danielle Dixson, for her guidance, support, encouragement, and pep talks throughout this journey and for all of the incredible opportunities she’s given me. A huge thanks to my committee members, Dr. Mark Warner and Dr. Jon Cohen, for critiques and guidance throughout my many projects. Thank you also to my external committee member, Dr. Valerie Paul, not only for research support and mentorship, but also for cheering me on in the field. I would like to thank the wonderful staff at the University of Delaware for all their administrative support, as well as the researchers and staff at the Smithsonian Institution in Belize for their encouragement and camaraderie. Vinaka vakalevu to my Fijian family at Coralview, Matava, and Barefoot Manta for making Fiji feel like home during research trips. I would also like to acknowledge all of the funding sources that made this research possible: NSF, NIH, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean, Georgia Institute of Technology, and University of Delaware. Words can’t express how grateful I am to have been a part of such an incredible lab. A special thank you to Rohan Brooker, who was there at the very start at Georgia Tech and has been a constant mentor throughout. Lane Johnston, the Ann to my Leslie, thank you for your friendship, spirit, and love through the ups and downs. A massive shout out to my other field mates: Paul, JJ, Alex, and Zara. Thanks for dealing with all the crazy and keeping me sane in the field. To the rest of the lab, iv Emily, Taylor, Matt, Will, and the many interns who played a huge role in helping me accomplish this research, thank you so much for your encouragement, support, and laughter throughout this whole process. I would also like to thank my family, near and far. Thank you to my wonderful in-laws who welcomed me with open arms and continually encouraged me. Thank you to my beautiful sisters, Katie, Sarah and Chrissie, who have always been and always will be my best friends. Thank you to my Mom, who has provided endless encouragement and unconditional love in every single circumstance, and my Dad, who ignited my passion for science, nature, adventure, and the beauty of the oceans. A mere thank you does not suffice to express how grateful I am to my husband, Nick, for his unfailing support and love during these past few years. Thank you for being both my anchor to keep me grounded, and the wind in my sails to keep me going. Finally, my utmost thanks to God, who gave me a purpose. All my exploration into the nature of the ocean is an attempt to know You. This dissertation is dedicated to Aunt Leenie and Papa, who departed from this Earth while I was on this graduate school journey. I love you and I miss you. v TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................ ix LIST OF FIGURES ....................................................................................................... xi ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ xiv INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 CHEMICAL PREFERENCE AND ASSOCIATED BEHAVIORS OF FREE-SWIMMING SCLERACTINIAN CORAL LARVAE THROUGH EARLY DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................ 6 1.1 Abstract ...................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Introduction ............................................................................................... 7 1.3 Methods ................................................................................................... 10 1.3.1 Study site and organisms ............................................................. 10 1.3.2 Larval collection and rearing ....................................................... 11 1.3.3 Two-channel choice flume .......................................................... 11 1.3.4 Still-water behavioral assay ......................................................... 12 1.3.5 Chemical cues .............................................................................. 13 1.3.6 Video analysis ............................................................................. 13 1.3.7 Statistical analysis ....................................................................... 14 1.4 Results ..................................................................................................... 15 1.4.1 Acropora palmata ........................................................................ 17 1.4.2 Orbicella annularis ..................................................................... 23 1.4.3 Pseudodiploria strigosa ............................................................... 25 1.5 Discussion ................................................................................................ 27 1.6 Acknowledgements ................................................................................. 32 REFERENCES ................................................................................................. 34 2 CORAL LARVAE BEHAVIORAL RESPONSE TO BENTHIC CUES DURING HABITAT SELECTION ................................................................. 39 vi 2.1 Abstract .................................................................................................... 39 2.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 40 2.3 Methods ................................................................................................... 43 2.3.1 Larval collection and rearing ....................................................... 43 2.3.2 Cue generation ............................................................................. 43 2.3.3 Still-water behavioral assay ......................................................... 45 2.3.4 Video analysis ............................................................................. 46 2.3.5 Statistics ....................................................................................... 46 2.4 Results ..................................................................................................... 46 2.4.1 Brown algae ................................................................................. 46 2.4.2 Green algae .................................................................................. 49 2.4.3 Red algae ..................................................................................... 50 2.4.4 Cyanobacteria .............................................................................. 50 2.4.5 Crustose coralline algae (CCA) ................................................... 50 2.5 Discussion ................................................................................................ 51 2.6 Acknowledgements ................................................................................. 56 REFERENCES ................................................................................................. 57 3 MULTIPLE ENVIRONMENTAL CUES IMPACT HABITAT CHOICE DURING NOCTURNAL HOMING OF SPECIALIZED REEF SHRIMP ...
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