Reef-building coral exhibiting 'disaster traits' akin to the last major extinction event

A new study shows that stony corals, which provide food and shelter for almost a quarter of all ocean species, are preparing for a major extinction event. Researchers identified an increased prevalence of 5 traits associated with previous extinction-survival responses among corals.

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