Seasonal plasticity of symbiotic strategies clarifies coral holobiont resistance and resilience
Ariana S. Huffmyer, Emma Strand, Serena Hackerott, Kevin H. Wong, Danielle M. Becker, Dennis Conetta, Kristina X. Terpis, Ferdinand Pfab, Juliet M. Wong, Zoe Dellaert, Francis J. Oliaro, Ross Cunning, Jose Maria Eirin-Lopez, Steven Roberts, Roger M. Nisbet, Hollie M. Putnam
This study quantifies seasonal plasticity in coral physiology and symbiont communities across three genera, revealing differences in stress resilience linked to environmental factors and genetic diversity.
bioRxiv · Nov 20, 2025 · PreprintPhysiology