Coral-associated viral communities show high levels of diversity and host auxiliary functions
Stony corals (Scleractinia) are marine invertebrates that form the foundation and framework upon which tropical reefs are built. The coral animal associates with a diverse microbiome comprised of dinoflagellate algae and other protists, bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses. Using a metagenomics appr...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2017-11-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/4054.pdf |