Microbial Community Assembly found with Sponge Orange Band Disease in Xestospongia muta (Giant Barrel Sponge)

The giant barrel sponge, Xestospongia muta is an iconic and essential species of the coral reefs in South Florida. The sponge has primary roles providing ecosystem services and creating unique habitats for diverse microbial communities. On April 27, 2012 an outbreak of Sponge Orange Band Disease (SO...

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Main Author: Mulheron, Rebecca
Format: Others
Published: NSUWorks 2014
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Online Access:http://nsuworks.nova.edu/occ_stuetd/18
http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1017&context=occ_stuetd