Dinoflagellate Symbiont Diversity and Climate Change Stress (IMAGE)

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Dinoflagellate Symbiont Diversity and Climate Change Stress

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Researchers examined the relationship between dinoflagellate symbiont diversity and coral host tolerance to climate stressors. The worst-performing coral colonies had more diverse symbiont communities (more colorful bars) under ambient conditions relative to best-performing corals (less colorful bars). Worst-performing coral colonies also became more variable (arrows) after exposure to stress treatments, whereas best-performing colonies remained uniform (no arrows).

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Paintings in graphic by Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee

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