Exploring mechanisms that affect coral cooperation: symbiont transmission mode, cell density and community composition
The coral symbiosis is the linchpin of the reef ecosystem, yet the mechanisms that promote and maintain cooperation between hosts and symbionts have not been fully resolved. We used a phylogenetically controlled design to investigate the role of vertical symbiont transmission, an evolutionary mechan...
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-12-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/6047.pdf |