Intracellular Bacterial Symbionts in Corals: Challenges and Future Directions

Corals are the main primary producers of coral reefs and build the three-dimensional reef structure that provides habitat to more than 25% of all marine eukaryotes. They harbor a complex consortium of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, and protists, which they rely on for t...

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Main Authors: Justin Maire, Linda L. Blackall, Madeleine J. H. van Oppen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/11/2209