A new study in Scientific Reports shows that stony corals, which provide food and shelter for almost a quarter of all ocean species, are preparing for a major extinction event. Researchers identified an increased prevalence of 5 traits associated with previous extinction-survival responses among corals.
Reef-building coral exhibiting 'disaster traits' akin to the last major extinction event
- EurekAlert
- 3. 3 2020 (06:00)