Disentangling the impacts of macroalgae on corals via effects on their microbiomes

Tropical reefs are commonly transitioning from coral to macroalgal dominance, but the role of macroalgae in coral decline remains inadequately understood. A growing body of research suggests that algae may harm corals via disruptions to the homeostasis of the coral holobiont, including resident micr...

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Main Authors: Cody S. Clements, Mark E. Hay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2023.1083341/full