Researchers Witness Coral Cells Engulfing Algae For First Time
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It gives clues on how the symbiotic relationship between corals and algae began
Further studies can shed light on coral bleaching and how to mitigate it
Scientists have observed coral cells engulfing photosynthetic algae for the first time. It is a crucial step in understanding their all-important symbiotic relationship.
Coral reefs are important biodiversity hotspots in the world s oceans, the researchers of a new study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, said. However, they have been placed under great stress in recent decades because of anthropogenic warming.
In particular, corals important symbiotic relationship with microscopic algae called dinoflagellates has been strained.
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