Bacteria Fed by Algae Biochemicals Can Harm Coral Health
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June 4, 2020Bacteria Fed by Algae Biochemicals Can Harm Coral Health
Competition between coral and algae on a reef is mediated by the interaction between all of their associated viruses, bacteria and biochemicals. Credit: Ty Roach.
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