date:Aug 03, 2012
led Xmrk gene. In the case of coral trout cross-breeding or hybridisation may also be occurring and play a role in the coral trouts susceptibility to the disease.
Dr Michelle Heupel from the Australian Institute of Marine Science stated: This is a crucial finding in an iconic and high value reef species.
Given climate change scenarios and continuing alteration of coral reef environments understanding the cause of this disease is important to continued conservation and management of reefs and