The new systematics of Scleractinia: integrating molecular and morphological evidence
The taxonomy of scleractinian corals has traditionally been established based on
morphology at the “macro” scale since the time of Carl Linnaeus. Taxa described using …
morphology at the “macro” scale since the time of Carl Linnaeus. Taxa described using …
Adaptation to reef habitats through selection on the coral animal and its associated microbiome
Spatially adjacent habitats on coral reefs can represent highly distinct environments, often
harbouring different coral communities. Yet, certain coral species thrive across divergent …
harbouring different coral communities. Yet, certain coral species thrive across divergent …
Linking demographic processes of juvenile corals to benthic recovery trajectories in two common reef habitats
Tropical reefs are dynamic ecosystems that host diverse coral assemblages with different life-
history strategies. Here, we quantified how juvenile (< 50 mm) coral demographics …
history strategies. Here, we quantified how juvenile (< 50 mm) coral demographics …
Critical information gaps impeding understanding of the role of larval connectivity among coral reef islands in an era of global change
Populations of marine organisms on coral reef islands (CRI) are connected in space and
time by seawater that transports propagules of plants, animals, and algae. Yet, despite this …
time by seawater that transports propagules of plants, animals, and algae. Yet, despite this …
Priority species to support the functional integrity of coral reefs
Ecosystem-based management on coral reefs has historically focused on biodiversity
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …
Trans-Pacific RAD-Seq population genomics confirms introgressive hybridization in Eastern Pacific Pocillopora corals
DJ Combosch, SV Vollmer - Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2015 - Elsevier
Discrepancies between morphology-based taxonomy and phylogenetic systematics are
common in Scleractinian corals. In Pocillopora corals, nine recently identified genetic …
common in Scleractinian corals. In Pocillopora corals, nine recently identified genetic …
Niche differences in co-occurring cryptic coral species (Pocillopora spp.)
Cryptic species that are morphologically similar co-occur because either the rate of
competitive exclusion is very slow, or because they are not, in fact, ecologically similar. The …
competitive exclusion is very slow, or because they are not, in fact, ecologically similar. The …
Reef location has a greater impact than coral bleaching severity on the microbiome of Pocillopora acuta
Coral reefs are increasingly threatened by heat stress events leading to coral bleaching. In
2016, a mass bleaching event affected large parts of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Whilst …
2016, a mass bleaching event affected large parts of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Whilst …
Responses of the Metabolism of the Larvae of Pocillopora damicornis to Ocean Acidification and Warming
EB Rivest, GE Hofmann - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Ocean acidification and warming are expected to threaten the persistence of tropical coral
reef ecosystems. As coral reefs face multiple stressors, the distribution and abundance of …
reef ecosystems. As coral reefs face multiple stressors, the distribution and abundance of …
Incorporating genetic measures of connectivity and adaptation in marine spatial planning for corals
Marine protected areas are an important tool to recover and protect coral reef biodiversity.
Connected networks of individual marine protected areas enhance system-wide resilience …
Connected networks of individual marine protected areas enhance system-wide resilience …