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Onset and breakdown of cnidarian-dinoflagellate symbiosis : a survey of the host transcriptomic response and characterization of the sphingosine rheostat during symbiont colonization and hyperthermal stress

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Kitchen, Sheila Ann

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The symbiosis between cnidarians, such as corals and sea anemones, and photosynthetic dinoflagellates belonging to the genus Symbiodinium spp. is one of the most productive in the marine environment. This mutualistic endosymbiosis allow reef-building corals to lay down the foundation of coral reef ecosystems, which supports a highly biodiverse community...

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Sheila A. Kitchen for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology presented on January 29, 2016
Temperature stress, gene expression, and innate immunity at the onset of cnidarian-dinoflagellate symbiosis

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Schnitzler, Christine E.

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The intracellular mutualism between cnidarians and photosynthetic dinoflagellates (genus Symbiodinium) is responsible for the physical and trophic structure of diverse coral reef ecosystems. This relationship, based on nutrient exchange, allows for high productivity in tropical waters, which are generally nutrient-poor environments. Numerous environmental stressors currently threaten the health of corals,...

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exposed to a 2-4°C increase in temperature were significantly impaired in their ability to form the