Journal article

Authors list: Pogoreutz, Claudia; Ziegler, Maren

Publication year: 2024

Pages: 422-434

Journal: Trends in Microbiology

Volume number: 32

Issue number: 5

ISSN: 0966-842X

eISSN: 1878-4380

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2023.11.006

Publisher: Cell Press

Abstract: 
Stony corals are poster child holobionts due to their intimate association with diverse microorganisms from all domains of life. We are only beginning to understand the diverse functions of most of these microbial associates, including potential main contributors to holobiont health and resilience. Among these, bacteria of the elusive genus Endozoicomonas are widely perceived as beneficial symbionts based on their genomic potential and their high prevalence and ubiquitous presence in coral tissues. Simultaneously, evidence of pathogenic and parasitic Endozoicomonas lineages in other marine animals is emerging. Synthesizing the current knowledge on the association of Endozoicomonas with marine holobionts, we challenge the perception of a purely mutualistic coral-Endozoicomonas relationship and propose directions to elucidate its role along the symbiotic spectrum.

Harvard Citation style: Pogoreutz, C. and Ziegler, M. (2024) Frenemies on the reef? Resolving the coral-Endozoicomonas association, Trends in Microbiology, 32(5), pp. 422-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2023.11.006

APA Citation style: Pogoreutz, C., & Ziegler, M. (2024). Frenemies on the reef? Resolving the coral-Endozoicomonas association. Trends in Microbiology. 32(5), 422-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2023.11.006