Deep-sea origin and depth colonization associated with phenotypic innovations in scleractinian corals

Abstract The deep sea (>200 m) is home to a surprisingly rich biota, which in some cases compares to that found in shallow areas. Scleractinian corals are an example of this – they are key species in both shallow and deep ecosystems. However, what evolutionary processes resulted in current depth...

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Main Authors: Ana N. Campoy, Marcelo M. Rivadeneira, Cristián E. Hernández, Andrew Meade, Chris Venditti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-11-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-43287-y