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The symbiotic life of Symbiodinium in the open ocean within a new species of calcifying ciliate (Tiarina sp.).
The ISME journal - 1 Jun 2016
Mordret Solenn, Romac Sarah, Henry Nicolas, Colin Sébastien, Carmichael Margaux, Berney Cédric, Audic Stéphane, Richter Daniel J, Pochon Xavier, de Vargas Colomban, Decelle Johan
Abstract excerpt
Symbiotic partnerships between heterotrophic hosts and intracellular microalgae are common in tropical and subtropical oligotrophic waters of benthic and pelagic marine habitats. The iconic example is the photosynthetic dinoflagellate genus Symbiodinium that establishes mutualistic symbioses with a wide diversity of benthic hosts, sustaining highly biodiverse reef ecosystems worldwide. Paradoxically, although...
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