<i>Endozoicomonas</i> dominance and Vibrionaceae stability underpin resilience in urban coral <i>Madracis auretenra</i>.

ABSTRACT: Coral resilience varies across species, with some exhibiting remarkable stability and adaptability, often mediated by their associated microbiomes. Given the species-specific nature of coral-microbiome interactions, investigating the microbiomes of urban-adapted corals provides critical insights into the health, dynamics, and functioning of coral holobionts. In this study, we examined the microbiome of Madracis auretenra, a Caribbean coral from Santa Marta, Colombia, across contrasting environmental conditions. Over two years, we compared the microbiomes of healthy and stressed coral colonies from two distinct reef habitats-urban and protected-using 16S rRNA gene sequencing (V4 region) to assess microbial diversity. Our findings revealed microbial richness and diversity were primari

SUBMITTER: Ruiz-Toquica J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007501 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature