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Brain coral primarily reproduces through a process called broadcast spawning, where they release sperm and eggs into the water column during specific times of the year, typically synchronized with lunar cycles. Fertilization occurs externally in the ocean, leading to the formation of free-swimming larvae called planulae. These larvae eventually settle on the ocean floor, developing into new coral polyps that contribute to the growth of the coral colony. Additionally, brain corals can also reproduce asexually through budding, where new polyps form from existing ones, allowing for colony expansion.

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