Lower pH affects which coral developmental stage/process?

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Lower pH affects all three processes - fertilization, larval development, and settlement. Fertilization can be hampered due to the effects of lower pH on the gametes. Larval development can be affected due to the difficulty in building their calcium carbonate skeletons in acidic conditions. Settlement can also be affected as there is a lack of suitable substrate for the larvae to settle on.

Lower PH Affects Which Coral Developmental Stage/process