Expression plasticity regulates intraspecific variation in the acclimatization potential of a reef-building coral
Phenotypic plasticity is an important response for organisms experiencing climate change. Here, Drury et al. show that stress-hardening can produce durable improvements in coral thermal tolerance, masking substantial variation between individuals.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-32452-4 |