Short Term Exposure to Heat and Sediment Triggers Changes in Coral Gene Expression and Photo-Physiological Performance

Corals, together with their endosymbiotic Symbiodiniaceae, are known to exhibit a suite of mechanisms for survival under stressful conditions. However, exactly how the host animal responds to varying environmental conditions remains unclear. In this study, we tested two relevant environmental factor...

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Main Authors: Rosa Celia Poquita-Du, Danwei Huang, Loke Ming Chou, Mrinalini, Peter A. Todd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2019.00121/full