Metabarcoding reveals distinct microbiotypes in the giant clam Tridacna maxima

Abstract Background Giant clams and scleractinian (reef-building) corals are keystone species of coral reef ecosystems. The basis of their ecological success is a complex and fine-tuned symbiotic relationship with microbes. While the effect of environmental change on the composition of the coral mic...

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Main Authors: Isis Guibert, Gael Lecellier, Gergely Torda, Xavier Pochon, Véronique Berteaux-Lecellier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Microbiome
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-020-00835-8