Neighboring colonies influence uptake of thermotolerant endosymbionts in threatened Caribbean coral recruits
O. M. Williamson, C. E. Allen, D. E. Williams, M. W. Johnson, M. W. Miller, A. C. Baker
This study shows that Caribbean coral recruits can acquire thermotolerant endosymbionts from nearby donor colonies, with benefits for heat tolerance but trade-offs in growth.
bioRxiv · Nov 2, 2020Ecology