Transcriptional response of two core photosystem genes in Symbiodinium spp. exposed to thermal stress.

Mutualistic symbioses between scleractinian corals and endosymbiotic dinoflagellates (Symbiodinium spp.) are the foundation of coral reef ecosystems. For many coral-algal symbioses, prolonged episodes of thermal stress damage the symbiont's photosynthetic capability, resulting in its expulsion...

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Main Authors: Michael P McGinley, Matthew D Aschaffenburg, Daniel T Pettay, Robin T Smith, Todd C LaJeunesse, Mark E Warner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3517614?pdf=render