Positive Interactions in the Coral Macro and Microbiome.

Researchers now recognize the importance of the coral microbiome, but they often overlook other species that live on corals and influence coral–microbe interactions. These 'interstitial associates' should be incorporated into the metaorganism concept for insights into how facilitations between associates, corals, and their microbiomes can be leveraged in ecology and restoration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]