Zooplankton as a potential vector for white band disease transmission in the endangered coral, Acropora cervicornis

Coral diseases are a leading factor contributing to the global decline of coral reefs, and yet mechanisms of disease transmission remain poorly understood. This study tested whether zooplankton can act as a vector for white band disease (WBD) in Acropora cervicornis. Natural zooplankton communities...

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Main Authors: Rebecca H. Certner, Amanda M. Dwyer, Mark R. Patterson, Steven V. Vollmer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-07-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/3502.pdf