The sponge holobiont in a changing ocean: from microbes to ecosystems
The recognition that all macroorganisms live in symbiotic association with microbial
communities has opened up a new field in biology. Animals, plants, and algae are now …
communities has opened up a new field in biology. Animals, plants, and algae are now …
Insights into the coral microbiome: underpinning the health and resilience of reef ecosystems
Corals are fundamental ecosystem engineers, creating large, intricate reefs that support
diverse and abundant marine life. At the core of a healthy coral animal is a dynamic …
diverse and abundant marine life. At the core of a healthy coral animal is a dynamic …
A self-sustaining synergetic microalgal-bacterial granular sludge process towards energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable municipal wastewater treatment
Globally increasing concerns have been raised on the high energy consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions in conventional municipal wastewater treatment processes over …
greenhouse gas emissions in conventional municipal wastewater treatment processes over …
High-resolution spatial and genomic characterization of coral-associated microbial aggregates in the coral Stylophora pistillata
Bacteria commonly form aggregates in a range of coral species [termed coral-associated
microbial aggregates (CAMAs)], although these structures remain poorly characterized …
microbial aggregates (CAMAs)], although these structures remain poorly characterized …
Polyphosphate: a multifunctional metabolite in cyanobacteria and algae
Polyphosphate (polyP), a polymer of orthophosphate (PO4 3-) of varying lengths, has been
identified in all kingdoms of life. It can serve as a source of chemical bond energy …
identified in all kingdoms of life. It can serve as a source of chemical bond energy …
Marine animal microbiomes: toward understanding host–microbiome interactions in a changing ocean
A Apprill - Frontiers in Marine Science, 2017 - frontiersin.org
All animals on Earth form associations with microorganisms, including protists, bacteria,
archaea, fungi, and viruses. In the ocean, animal–microbial relationships were historically …
archaea, fungi, and viruses. In the ocean, animal–microbial relationships were historically …
Temperature-effect on the performance of non-aerated microalgal-bacterial granular sludge process in municipal wastewater treatment
This paper investigated the performance of non-aerated microalgal-bacterial granular
sludge (MBGS) process in municipal wastewater treatment at different temperatures. Results …
sludge (MBGS) process in municipal wastewater treatment at different temperatures. Results …
Bioprospecting sponge-associated microbes for antimicrobial compounds
Sponges are the most prolific marine organisms with respect to their arsenal of bioactive
compounds including antimicrobials. However, the majority of these substances are …
compounds including antimicrobials. However, the majority of these substances are …
The sponge hologenome
NS Webster, T Thomas - MBio, 2016 - Am Soc Microbiol
ABSTRACT A paradigm shift has recently transformed the field of biological science;
molecular advances have revealed how fundamentally important microorganisms are to …
molecular advances have revealed how fundamentally important microorganisms are to …
The emerging ecological and biogeochemical importance of sponges on coral reefs
JR Pawlik, SE McMurray - Annual Review of Marine Science, 2020 - annualreviews.org
With the decline of reef-building corals on tropical reefs, sponges have emerged as an
important component of changing coral reef ecosystems. Seemingly simple, sponges are …
important component of changing coral reef ecosystems. Seemingly simple, sponges are …