New paper on symbiont shuffling in the Caribbean star coral

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New research on 'symbiont shuffling' shows why corals sometimes change their symbiotic algae partners. In this study, we found that corals are more likely to shift toward partnerships with heat-tolerant symbionts if they experience more severe heat stress followed by recovery in a warmer environment. This study places coral symbioses in the context of disturbance ecology to help elucidate the mechanisms controlling multi-partner interactions. Importantly, this work helps us understand when and

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