Double whammy? Parasites in coral-eating fireworm poop

Written by Carly E. Karrick Many types of microbes, microscopic-sized organisms, live in and on corals including algae, fungi, and bacteria [1]. When parasitic or disease-causing microbes make their way to corals, corals can get sick, stressed, and sometimes die [2]. So, how do these microbes find their way to corals in the vast ocean? … Continue reading Double whammy? Parasites in coral-eating fireworm poop