Perspective: Hidden diversity in coral endosymbionts unveiled: NEWS AND VIEWS

摘要: Reef corals are especially sensitive to environmental change since their survival is dependent on a delicate balance between the coral host and its algal endosymbiont. Predicting responses of reef ecosystems global climate requires detailed understanding diversity both partners in this symbiosis. The current perception coral-inhabiting symbiont at nuclear ribosomal DNA shown issue Molecular Ecology be significant underestimate wide that fact exists. Apprill & Gates (2007) reveal eight- tenfold greater than previous methods had identified. authors underline importance knowledge such if we predict, or possibly manage, acclimatization adaptation climatic change.