What is the role of zooxanthellae during coral bleaching? Review of zooxanthellae and their response to environmental stress
Coral reefs are diverse and productive but sensitive ecosystems. Due to the impact of climate change, these organisms are in danger of dying out, mainly through the process of coral bleaching, which is the process by which zooxanthellae (algal endosymbionts) are expelled from their respective coral...
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2021-07-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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| Online Access: | https://sajs.co.za/article/view/8369 |