Predicting Coral Health By Identifying Nearby Microscopic Algae
Friday, July 18, 2008 - 08:28
in Earth & Climate
A new indicator of coral health has been discovered in a community of microscopic single-celled algae called dinoflagellates. The study reveals that a particular type of these algae renders corals more susceptible to disease.
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