20 August, 2018
Zooxanthellae are important intracellular symbionts in a diverse range of marine host species. In our latest publication by LaJeunesse et al. in Current Biolgy we provide a systematic revision of the former genus Symbiodinium, important
symbiont of corals and other reef organisms. Revealing the rich diversity within this taxa, we propose the new family Symbiodinaceae comprised of seven genera (formerly clades). Our analysis reveal that diversification of this family started as early
as 160 million years ago, thereby reflecting the radiation of and evolutionary success of reef-building corals.
Read the full story out now in Current Biology!
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982218309072?via%3Dihub