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World Data Ocean keeps surface architecture in one place: one story so far. The section currently leads with “Decoding Coral Recruitment: How Lithophyllum Algae Guide Larval Settlement”. The surface of the *Lithophyllum prototypum* complex is not merely a substrate; it is a precisely structured landscape. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to… The list below is every surface architecture story on World Data Ocean, newest first.

Decoding Coral Recruitment: How Lithophyllum Algae Guide Larval Settlement
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Decoding Coral Recruitment: How Lithophyllum Algae Guide Larval Settlement

The surface of the *Lithophyllum prototypum* complex is not merely a substrate; it is a precisely structured landscape. Scanning electron microscopy reveals overlapping lamellae and crevices averaging just 29 microns in height, spaces scaled perfectly for a settling coral larva. This physical architecture likely boosts settlement by increasing contact, promoting retention, and modulating local chemical cues. It is a testable hypothesis that reframes how we understand coral recruitment.