Characterization of carotenoid-producing Muricauda sp. strains isolated from the reef-building coral Galaxea fascicularis and subtropical seawater
F. Endo, K. Motone, K. Kai, T. Kitakaze, Y. Nishikawa, Y. Nishimura, R. Kitamura, T. Takagi, M. Ito, N. Miura, M. Kataoka
This study characterizes two Muricauda sp. strains isolated from coral and seawater, showing they produce carotenoids that may protect zooxanthellae from environmental stress.
bioRxiv · Dec 12, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology