Open AccessThe Effect of Thermal Stress on the Physiology and Bacterial Communities of Two Key Mediterranean Gorgonians
Author(s) -
Romie Tignat-Perrier,
Jeroen A. J. M. van de Water,
Dorian Guillemain,
Didier Aurelle,
Denis Allemand,
Christine FerrierPagès
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
applied and environmental microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.552
H-Index - 324
eISSN - 1070-6291
pISSN - 0099-2240
DOI - 10.1128/aem.02340-21
Subject(s) - holobiont , gorgonian , biology , ecology , mediterranean climate , zoology , coral , symbiosis , bacteria , genetics
In the Mediterranean Sea, the tree-shaped gorgonian corals form large forests that provide a place to live for many species. Because of this important ecological role, it is crucial to understand how common habitat-forming gorgonians, likeEunicella cavolini andParamuricea clavata , are affected by high seawater temperatures that are expected in the future due to climate change.