Host proteins and symbiotic bacteria mediate the thermal response differences of the two color phenotypes of Porites lutea to extreme marine heatwaves in Weizhou Island.

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Extreme marine heatwaves driven by global warming are the major threat to coral reefs, causing mass coral bleaching and mortality. Color polymorphism is a key coral phenotypic trait, but the mechanisms underlying thermal adaptability differences among color phenotypes remain unclear. This study investigated two Porites lutea phenotypes (green and brown) from Weizhou Island, integrating field surveys, proteomics,...

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