Functional stability of Spirochaetota symbionts in the precious octocoral Corallium rubrum under heat stress
The stability of the bacterial symbionts of C. rubrum, especially Spirochaetota, despite thermal stress, is consistent with their constant presence in octocoral tissues. These symbionts contribute to coral resilience by maintaining essential biosynthetic processes. However, the increased activity of opportunistic and pathogenic bacteria such as Vibrio suggests that C. rubrum may be susceptible to the recurring heat waves of the summer season.
Authors
- Christine Ferrier‐Pagès (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0357-4486)
- Fabrice Armougom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0294-4913)
- Denis Allemand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3089-4290)
- Romie Tignat‐Perrier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5445-4652)
- Ophélie Gervais (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4303-3289)
- Christian Robert Voolstra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4555-3795)
Institutions
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
- University of Konstanz (DE)
- Scientific Centre of Monaco (MC)
- Institut Méditerranéen d’Océanologie (FR)
- Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environmental Microbiome
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40793-025-00792-5
- Primary Topic
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Gobierno del Principado de Asturias