Microbiome characterization of defensive tissues in the model anemone Exaiptasia diaphana

Abstract Background Coral reefs are among the most diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth. This success relies on the coral’s association with a wide range of microorganisms, including dinoflagellates of the family Symbiodiniaceae that provide coral hosts with most of their organic carbon requir...

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Main Authors: Justin Maire, Linda L. Blackall, Madeleine J. H. van Oppen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02211-4