Host-associated microbiomes drive structure and function of marine ecosystems
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
PLoS Biology
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Abstract
The significance of symbioses between eukaryotic hosts and microbes extends from the organismal to the ecosystem level and underpins the health of Earth's most threatened marine ecosystems. Despite rapid growth in research on host-associated microbes, from individual microbial symbionts to host-associated consortia of significantly relevant taxa, little is known about their interactions with the vast majority of marine host species. We outline research priorities to strengthen our current knowledge of host-microbiome interactions and how they shape marine ecosystems. We argue that such advances in research will help predict responses of species, communities, and ecosystems to stressors driven by human activity and inform future management strategies.
Volume
17
Issue
11
DOI
10.1371/journal.pbio.3000533
Recommended Citation
Wilkins, L., Leray, M., O'Dea, A., Yuen, B., Peixoto, R., Pereira, T., Bik, H., Coil, D., Duffy, J., Herre, E., Lessios, H., Lucey, N., Mejia, L., Rasher, D., Sharp, K., Sogin, E., Thacker, R., Thurber, R., Wcislo, W., Wilbanks, E., & Eisen, J. (2019). Host-associated microbiomes drive structure and function of marine ecosystems. PLoS Biology, 17 (11) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000533
ISSN
15449173
E-ISSN
15457885
