Extending the natural adaptive capacity of coral holobionts
Anthropogenic climate change and environmental degradation destroy coral reefs, the
ecosystem services they provide, and the livelihoods of close to a billion people who …
ecosystem services they provide, and the livelihoods of close to a billion people who …
Systematic review of cnidarian microbiomes reveals insights into the structure, specificity, and fidelity of marine associations
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Microorganisms play essential roles in the health and resilience of cnidarians.
Understanding the factors influencing cnidarian microbiomes requires cross study …
Understanding the factors influencing cnidarian microbiomes requires cross study …
The evolution, assembly, and dynamics of marine Holobionts
The holobiont concept (ie, multiple living beings in close symbiosis with one another and
functioning as a unit) is revolutionizing our understanding of biology, especially in marine …
functioning as a unit) is revolutionizing our understanding of biology, especially in marine …
Comparison of 15 dinoflagellate genomes reveals extensive sequence and structural divergence in family Symbiodiniaceae and genus Symbiodinium
Background Dinoflagellates in the family Symbiodiniaceae are important photosynthetic
symbionts in cnidarians (such as corals) and other coral reef organisms. Breakdown of the …
symbionts in cnidarians (such as corals) and other coral reef organisms. Breakdown of the …
Building consensus around the assessment and interpretation of Symbiodiniaceae diversity
Dinoflagellates in the family Symbiodiniaceae occupy multiple ecological niches on tropical,
subtropical, and temperate reefs, ranging from species that are exclusively free-living to …
subtropical, and temperate reefs, ranging from species that are exclusively free-living to …
Symbiodiniaceae‐bacteria interactions: rethinking metabolite exchange in reef‐building corals as multi‐partner metabolic networks
The intimate relationship between scleractinian corals and their associated microorganisms
is fundamental to healthy coral reef ecosystems. Coral‐associated microbes …
is fundamental to healthy coral reef ecosystems. Coral‐associated microbes …
Microplastic exposure represses the growth of endosymbiotic dinoflagellate Cladocopium goreaui in culture through affecting its apoptosis and metabolism
Microplastics are widespread emerging marine pollutants that have been found in the coral
reef ecosystem. In the present study, using Cladocopium goreaui as a symbiont …
reef ecosystem. In the present study, using Cladocopium goreaui as a symbiont …
Facultative lifestyle drives diversity of coral algal symbionts
The photosynthetic symbionts of corals sustain biodiverse reefs in nutrient-poor, tropical
waters. Recent genomic data illuminate the evolution of coral symbionts under genome size …
waters. Recent genomic data illuminate the evolution of coral symbionts under genome size …
Gene duplication is the primary driver of intraspecific genomic divergence in coral algal symbionts
Dinoflagellates in the order Suessiales include the family Symbiodiniaceae, which have
essential roles as photosymbionts in corals, and their cold-adapted sister group, Polarella …
essential roles as photosymbionts in corals, and their cold-adapted sister group, Polarella …
Developing model systems for dinoflagellates in the post‐genomic era
Dinoflagellates are a diverse group of eukaryotic microbes that are ubiquitous in aquatic
environments. Largely photosynthetic, they encompass symbiotic, parasitic, and free‐living …
environments. Largely photosynthetic, they encompass symbiotic, parasitic, and free‐living …