J. D. Reimer

Phylogenomics reveals coincident divergence between giant host sea anemones and the clownfish adaptive radiation.

This paper uses phylogenomic analysis to show that clownfish-hosting sea anemones diversified coincidently with clownfishes, supporting co-evolutionary patterns in their mutualistic relationship.

Anemonefish are better taxonomists than humans.

The paper uses transcriptomic data to reveal cryptic lineages within the bubble-tip sea anemone and shows that anemonefish species are associated with specific lineages.

Prevalence, complete genome and metabolic potentials of a phylogenetically novel cyanobacterial symbiont in the coral-killing sponge, Terpios hoshinota

The paper identifies a novel cyanobacterial symbiont in the coral-killing sponge Terpios hoshinota, characterizes its genome and metabolic potential, and proposes a new genus and species.

Coral assemblages at higher latitudes favour short-term potential over long-term performance

The paper examines how coral assemblages at higher latitudes prioritize short-term potential over long-term performance, affecting their resilience to climate variability.

Transient amplification enhances the persistence of tropicalising coral populations in marginal high latitude environments.

The paper shows that transient demographic characteristics, like resistance and recovery, help subtropical corals expand poleward in high latitude environments.

Phylogenetic relationships among the clownfish-hosting sea anemones

This study conducts the largest phylogenetic analysis of clownfish-hosting sea anemones to assess their evolutionary relationships and biogeographic origins.