Clade D Symbiodinium in Scleractinian Corals: A “Nugget” of Hope, a Selfish Opportunist, an Ominous Sign, or All of the Above?
Clade D Symbiodinium are thermally tolerant coral endosymbionts that confer resistance to elevated sea surface temperature and bleaching to the host. The union between corals and clade D is thus important to management and coral conservation. Here, we review the diversity and biogeography of clade D...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Marine Biology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/730715 |