Coral Reef Microorganisms in a Changing Climate
| Autor: | Nicole S. Webster, Inka Vanwonterghem |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
0301 basic medicine
Biogeochemical cycle media_common.quotation_subject Review 02 engineering and technology Microbiology 03 medical and health sciences Ecosystem Microbiome lcsh:Science Reef media_common geography Multidisciplinary geography.geographical_feature_category Ecology Global Nutrient Cycle Coral reef 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Holobiont 030104 developmental biology Habitat Environmental science lcsh:Q Psychological resilience Biogeoscience 0210 nano-technology |
| Zdroj: | iScience, Vol 23, Iss 4, Pp-(2020) iScience |
| ISSN: | 2589-0042 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.isci.2020.100972 |
| Popis: | Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems on the planet, yet they have suffered tremendous losses due to anthropogenic disturbances and are predicted to be one of the most adversely affected habitats under future climate change conditions. Coral reefs can be viewed as microbially driven ecosystems that rely on the efficient capture, retention, and recycling of nutrients in order to thrive in oligotrophic waters. Microorganisms play vital roles in maintaining holobiont health and ecosystem resilience under environmental stress; however, they are also key players in positive feedback loops that intensify coral reef decline, with cascading effects on biogeochemical cycles and marine food webs. There is an urgent need to develop a fundamental understanding of the complex microbial interactions within coral reefs and their role in ecosystem acclimatization, and it is important to include microorganisms in reef conservation in order to secure a future for these unique environments. Graphical Abstract Microbiology; Microbiome; Biogeoscience; Global Nutrient Cycle |
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