The Future of Coral Reefs Subject to Rapid Climate Change: Lessons from Natural Extreme Environments

Examination of corals and reef-associated organisms which endure in extreme coral reef environments is challenging our understanding of the conditions that organisms can survive under. By studying individuals naturally adapted to unfavorable conditions, we begin to better understand the important tr...

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Superior document:Frontiers Research Topics
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Year of Publication:2019
Language:English
Series:Frontiers Research Topics
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (198 p.)
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Other title:Future of Coral Reefs Subject to Rapid Climate Change
Summary:Examination of corals and reef-associated organisms which endure in extreme coral reef environments is challenging our understanding of the conditions that organisms can survive under. By studying individuals naturally adapted to unfavorable conditions, we begin to better understand the important traits required to survive rapid environmental and climate change. This Research Topic, comprising reviews, and original research articles, demonstrates the current state of knowledge regarding the diversity of extreme coral habitats, the species that have been studied, and the knowledge to-date on the mechanisms, traits and trade-offs that have facilitated survival.
Hierarchical level:Monograph