New indicator uncovered that can predict coral health
Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 22:21
in Biology & Nature
A diseased coral. A new indicator of coral health has been discovered in a community of microscopic single-celled algae called dinoflagellates. The study, released in the July 8th edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals that a particular type of these algae renders corals more susceptible to disease.