Microbiome depletion and recovery in the sea anemone, Exaiptasia diaphana, following antibiotic exposure
S. MacVittie, S. Doroodian, A. Alberto, E. M. Sogin
This study examines how antibiotic exposure affects the microbiome and fitness of the sea anemone Exaiptasia diaphana, showing reduced microbial load and host fitness, with partial recovery leading to a less diverse but more stable microbiome.
bioRxiv · Dec 13, 2023Ecology