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Ancient DNA from coral-hosted Symbiodinium reveal a static mutualism over the last 172 years.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Baker David M, Weigt Lee, Fogel Marilyn, Knowlton Nancy
Abstract excerpt
Ancient DNA (aDNA) provides powerful evidence for detecting the genetic basis for adaptation to environmental change in many taxa. Among the greatest of changes in our biosphere within the last century is rapid anthropogenic ocean warming. This phenomenon threatens corals with extinction, evidenced by the increasing observation of widespread mortality following mass bleaching events. There is some evidence and...
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