Coral Reef Heros (Midterm 1)

Question 1

Robert K. Trench aka “BOB”

Answer 1

-impact of light on coral-algal relationships
-mechanisms of metabolite flux from symbionts to corals
-nitrogen metabolism in corals

Question 2

Nancy Knowlton

Answer 2

-intra and interspecific differences in coral-algal symbiosis
-abiotic tolerance of different Symbiodinium clades
-coral holobiont: corals and associated microbes (bacteria and fungi)
-spatial segregation of symbionts

Question 3

Roberto Iglesias-Prieto

Answer 3

-impact of light on coral-algal relationships
-high temps impair algal symbiont physiology
-differential performance of Symbiodinium clades impact coral distribution