Comparative 3D analysis reveals species-specific patterns of coral polyp morphology and gastrovascular integration
Emma Rangel‐Huerta, Meiru Wang, Stephanie H. Nowotarski, Keith E. Duncan, Sean McKinney, Matthew C. Gibson
This study uses X-ray tomography to compare internal polyp architecture across four coral species, revealing species-specific patterns of tissue organization and connectivity.
bioRxiv · Jul 11, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology