Publications by authors named "Miranda Haggerty"
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- Marine host-associated microbiomes are influenced by both the specific traits of the host species and the environment they inhabit, with variations seen among different ray species based on their epidermal mucus levels.
- Researchers studied the microbiomes of bat rays (higher mucus) and round rays (lower mucus) from Los Angeles and San Diego, finding that while species-specific microbiomes exist, greater variability is observed among individuals, leading to similarities across both locations for one species.
- Despite differences in microbial composition between the locations, the overall diversity remains stable, suggesting adaptation while unique functional genes indicate specific adaptations to their respective environments, revealing novel microbial species and potential competitive dynamics within the stingray microbiome.
Although trophic cascades were originally believed to be driven only by predators eating prey, there is mounting evidence that such cascades can be generated in large part via non-consumptive effects. This is especially important in cascades affecting habitat-forming foundation species that in turn, influence associated communities. Here, we use laboratory and field experiments to identify a trait-mediated indirect interaction between predators and an abundant kelp in a marine temperate reef system.
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