Publications by authors named "Nicolas S Locatelli"
Background: Over their evolutionary history, corals have adapted to sea level rise and increasing ocean temperatures, however, it is unclear how quickly they may respond to rapid change. Genome structure and genetic diversity contained within may highlight their adaptive potential.
Results: We present chromosome-scale genome assemblies and linkage maps of the critically endangered Atlantic acroporids, Acropora palmata and A.
Article Synopsis
- Coral populations worldwide are rapidly declining due to factors like rising ocean temperatures and human activities, with the Caribbean facing a particularly high number of threatened coral species compared to the Indo-Pacific region.
- Most genetic research has focused on Pacific corals, leaving a gap in understanding Caribbean coral adaptations and evolution; to address this, researchers utilized advanced sequencing technology to generate the first genome assemblies for three Caribbean reef-building corals.
- The study revealed significant gene duplications in the corals' genomes, indicating unique evolutionary traits and offering insights into coral evolution and population genetics, which could help in conservation efforts.