Inter-domain microbial diversity within the coral holobiont Siderastrea siderea from two depth habitats
Corals host diverse microbial communities that are involved in acclimatization, pathogen defense, and nutrient cycling. Surveys of coral-associated microbes have been particularly directed toward Symbiodinium and bacteria. However, a holistic understanding of the total microbiome has been hindered b...
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-02-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/4323.pdf |