Corals and their microbiomes evolved together, new research shows
Corals and the microbes they host evolved together, new research by Oregon State University shows.
Evolution
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News tagged with marine microbes
Surfing bacteria reveal new insights into the ocean's health
Australian scientists have recorded more than 175,000 tiny microbes dwelling in our ocean waters for the first time, providing an unprecedented baseline against which to measure the effects of climate change and human activities.
Earth Sciences
Aug 08, 2018
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A study of Monterey Canyon's microbial denizens may offer insights on evolution
Geobiologist Victoria Orphan stands at the stern of the research vessel Western Flyer, watching her colleagues put the last touches on an unusual spread. Among the offerings: a large turkey leg, an alligator head and bowls ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 26, 2018
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Tiny fighters in sediments determine success of invasive marine plants
Armies of microbes that are invisible to the naked eye battle it out to determine whether exotic marine plants successfully invade new territory and replace native species, UNSW-led research shows.
Ecology
Sep 14, 2017
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New device zooms in on microbe behaviour at the right scale
Marine microbes play an important role in the productivity and functioning of our oceans but scientists studying their behaviour face many challenges.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 11, 2017
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New gene catalog of ocean microbiome reveals surprises
Microbes dominate the planet, especially the ocean, and help support the entire marine food web. In a recent report published in Nature Microbiology, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) oceanography professor Ed DeLong ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 17, 2017
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Study reveals corals' influence on reef microbes
As they grow, corals are bathed in a sea of marine microbes, such as bacteria, algae, and viruses. While these extremely abundant and tiny microorganisms influence coral communities in a variety of ways, a new study by researchers ...
Environment
Oct 12, 2016
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Functions of global ocean microbiome key to understanding environmental changes
The billions of marine microorganisms present in every liter of seawater represent a structured ecological community that regulates how the Earth functions in practically every way, from energy consumption to respiration. ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 10, 2015
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Invisible helpers of the sea: Marine bacteria boost growth of tiny ocean algae
A glass of seawater is teeming with life, and recent research reveals more about what ocean water contains. Microscopic creatures in the world's oceans weigh more than all of the fish in the sea and produce about half of ...
Earth Sciences
May 27, 2015
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Ocean's hidden fertilizer: Marine plants play major role in phosphorus cycling
Phosphorus is one of the most common substances on Earth. An essential nutrient for every living organism—humans require approximately 700 milligrams per day—we are rarely concerned about consuming enough of it because ...
Earth Sciences
May 14, 2015
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