The dynamics of thermal stress events determine whether thermotolerant endosymbionts improve or hamper survival of coral reefs
Adriano Bonforti, F. Ohlsson, Eric Libby, Nicholas A. Kamenos
This study models how thermal stress patterns and symbiont thermotolerance affect coral reef survival, finding that moderate stress allows acclimation while frequent stress leads to temporary survival with reduced growth.
bioRxiv · Sep 18, 2025 · PreprintEcology