A sponge of the Cliona viridis complex invades and excavates corals of the Gulf of Mannar, south-eastern India.
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DOI: 10.1071/mf17247
Abstract: Sponges play an important role in biogenic coral-reef degradation, and it is acknowledged that elevated levels of sponge erosion commonly indicate poor health of coral-reef environments. An increase in the abundance of coral-excavating sponge has… read more here.
Keywords: sponge cliona; gulf mannar; sponge; coral reef ... See more keywords
Assessing the Diversity and Biomedical Potential of Microbes Associated With the Neptune’s Cup Sponge, Cliona patera
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.631445
Abstract: Marine sponges are known to host a complex microbial consortium that is essential to the health and resilience of these benthic invertebrates. These sponge-associated microbes are also an important source of therapeutic agents. The Neptune’s… read more here.
Keywords: sponge cliona; sponge; cup sponge; patera ... See more keywords