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Observational analysis reveals dysbiotic shifts in microbiomes of sponges, indicating potential for ecosystem recovery through keystone symbionts.
Dysbiotic shifts due to colonization of scavenger groups and opportunistic microbes, and interconnectivity loss characterized thermally stressed sponges. In contrast, resistant specimens retained keystone symbionts that could have ensured functional cooperation, and maintenance of prokaryotic community cohesion under thermal stress. The existence of stress-resistant phenotypes in sponge holobionts offers a glimmer of hope for species persistence, and their study may identify potential source populations for ecosystem recovery.
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