Whole gut microbiome composition of damselfish and cardinalfish before and after reef settlement
The Pomacentridae (damselfish) and Apogonidae (cardinalfish) are among the most common fish families on coral reefs and in the aquarium trade.Members of both families undergo a pelagic larvae phase prior to settlement on the reef, where adults play key roles in benthic habitat structuring and trophic interactions.Fish-associated microbial communiti