Comparative genomics of two closely related Acropora coral species with different spawning seasons reveals genomic regions possibly associated with gametogenesis [PDF]
BMC Ecology and EvolutionMarine invertebrates release their gametes at an optimal time to produce the next generation. In reef-building scleractinian corals, synchronous spawning is essential for reproductive success. Molecular mechanisms of scleractinian gametogenesis have been
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Global coral genomic vulnerability explains recent reef losses [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsThe dramatic decline of reef-building corals calls for a better understanding of coral adaptation to ocean warming. Here, we characterize genetic diversity of the widespread genus Acropora by building a genomic database of 595 coral samples from ...
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Evaluating stress antagonists for enhanced coral recovery after natural heat exposure [PDF]
Scientific ReportsHard corals are highly susceptible to heat stress, often leading to bleaching and mortality, making it critical to identify solutions for stress mitigation and recovery.
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Synchrony on the reef: how environmental factors shape coral spawning patterns in Acropora corals in the Maldives [PDF]
PeerJElucidating our knowledge on the reproductive phenology of scleractinian corals and the environmental drivers of reproductive synchronicity is pivotal for assessing gene flow between populations and the potential for ecosystem recovery.
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Bioinformatic approach to explain how Mg from seawater may be incorporated into coral skeletons [PDF]
Royal Society Open ScienceCorals have been used as geochemical proxies since the 1970s, playing a prominent role in paleoceanography. However, it has not been well elucidated how aqueous ions sourced from seawater are transported and precipitated in coral skeletons.
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Genome assembly and annotation of Acropora pulchra from Mo’orea French Polynesia [PDF]
GigaByteReef-building corals are integral ecosystem engineers of tropical reefs but face threats from climate change. Investigating genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors influencing their adaptation is critical.
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Mitogenomic characterization and phylogenetic positioning of Acropora lutkeni (Scleractinia, Acroporidae) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. ResourcesThe complete mitochondrial genome of Acropora lutkeni (Crossland, 1952) (18,480 bp) was assembled and annotated using high-throughput sequencing, revealing 13 PCGs, 2 tRNAs, and 2 rRNAs with AT bias and strand-specific distribution.
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Complete mitochondrial genomes of three reef forming Acropora corals (Acroporidae, Scleractinia) from Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean [PDF]
Biodiversity Data Journal, 2021 We present the first mitochondrial genomes from Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean, of three putative species of reef forming Acropora (Acropora aff. tenuis, Acropora aff. cytherea and Acropora aff. orbicularis).
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Spatial distribution of parrotfishes and groupers in an Okinawan coral reef: size-related associations in relation to habitat characteristics [PDF]
PeerJ, 2021 Parrotfishes (Labridae: Scarini) and groupers (Epinephelidae) are important fish groups that are regarded as the fisheries targets of primary importance in coral reefs. In order to establish ecosystem-based management of these two fish groups, clarifying
Atsushi Nanami
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Discovery and characterization of Hv1-type proton channels in reef-building corals
eLife, 2021 Voltage-dependent proton-permeable channels are membrane proteins mediating a number of important physiological functions. Here we report the presence of a gene encoding Hv1 voltage-dependent, proton-permeable channels in two species of reef-building ...
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