Amakusaplana Acroporae: This Coral-Eating Worm May Mean Big Trouble For Reefs
It is barely possible to see the parasitic worm Amakusaplana acroporae when it sits on its favorite hosts, the staghorn coral Acropora, thanks to its excellent camouflage. However, new research from the University of Southampton has found that the small flatworm could cause significant damage to coral reefs.
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Source: science20.com