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Widespread variation in heat tolerance and symbiont load are associated with growth tradeoffs in the coral Acropora hyacinthus in Palau.
eLife - 13 Aug 2021
Cornwell Brendan, Armstrong Katrina, Walker Nia S, Lippert Marilla, Nestor Victor, Golbuu Yimnang, Palumbi Stephen R
Abstract excerpt
Climate change is dramatically changing ecosystem composition and productivity, leading scientists to consider the best approaches to map natural resistance and foster ecosystem resilience in the face of these changes. Here, we present results from a large-scale experimental assessment of coral bleaching resistance, a critical trait for coral population persistence as oceans warm, in 221 colonies of the coral...
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