Corals live in a complex, multipartite symbiosis with diverse microbes across kingdoms,
some of which are implicated in vital functions, such as those related to resilience against …

The intimate relationship between scleractinian corals and their associated microorganisms
is fundamental to healthy coral reef ecosystems. Coral‐associated microbes …

Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD), one of the most pervasive and virulent coral
diseases on record, affects over 22 species of reef-building coral and is decimating reefs …

The sponge-associated microbial community contributes to the overall health and adaptive
capacity of the sponge holobiont. This community is regulated by the environment and the …

The coral holobiont is a complex ecosystem consisting of coral animals and a highly diverse
consortium of associated microorganisms including algae, fungi, and bacteria. Several …

Coral-associated microorganisms are essential for maintaining the health of the coral
holobiont by participating in nutrient cycling and protecting the coral host from pathogens …

A few studies have holistically examined successive changes in coral holobionts in
response to increased temperatures. Here, responses of the coral host Pocillopora …

The phylum Cnidaria (sea anemones, corals, hydra, jellyfish) is one the most distantly
related animal phyla to humans, and yet cnidarians harbor many of the same cellular …

Background The positive effects of exposing corals to microorganisms have been reported
though how the benefits are conferred are poorly understood. Here, we isolated an …

Disease is an emerging threat to coral reef ecosystems worldwide, highlighting the need to
understand how environmental conditions interact with coral immune function and …