Substrate generalism and typhoon resilience in tropical sea cucumber Holothuria edulis: insights from gut content microbiome dynamics

Key Points

• Typhoon resilience is significantly influenced by substrate generalism in Holothuria edulis.
• A change in gut content microbiome dynamics correlates with environmental stressors, notably typhoons.
• Observational analysis highlights the role of diverse substrates in enhancing survival during extreme weather events.
• Findings suggest that substrate adaptability may enhance resilience, calling for further research on microbiomes.