Zooplankton as a potential vector for white band disease transmission in the endangered coral, Acropora cervicornis

Coral diseases are a leading factor contributing to the global decline of coral reefs, and yet mechanisms of disease transmission remain poorly understood. This study tested whether zooplankton can act as a vector for white band disease (WBD) in Acropora cervicornis. Natural zooplankton communities...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	Rebecca H. Certner, Amanda M. Dwyer, Mark R. Patterson, Steven V. Vollmer
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2017-07-01
Subjects:	Acropora cervicornis Zooplankton Coral disease
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/3502.pdf