Macroalgae decrease growth and alter microbial community structure of the reef-building coral, Porites astreoides.

Macroalgae decrease growth and alter microbial community structure of the reef-building coral, Porites astreoides.

With the continued and unprecedented decline of coral reefs worldwide, evaluating the factors that contribute to coral demise is of critical importance. As coral cover declines, macroalgae are becoming more common on tropical reefs. Interactions between these macroalgae and corals may alter the cora...

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Main Authors: Rebecca Vega Thurber, Deron E Burkepile, Adrienne M S Correa, Andrew R Thurber, Andrew A Shantz, Rory Welsh, Catharine Pritchard, Stephanie Rosales
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3434190?pdf=render

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