Anthony M Bonacolta

Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Discovery Report Discovery Reports capture exploratory initial findings centered around a valuable and interesting research question. See all article types » ? This is an uncorrected proof. Citation: Bonacolta AM, Kravitz T, Mozo R, Baker LJ, Heuer RM, Grosell M, et al. (2026) Symbiotic bacteria may support calcium carbonate precipitation in the Gulf toadfish. PLoS Biol 24(5): e3003764. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003764 Academic Editor: Holly M.

Abstract Chromerid algae and the heterotrophic colpodellids together make up the chrompodellids, which are the closest known relatives to apicomplexan parasites [1]. As apicomplexans are prolific parasites of animals, including humans, their adaptation to parasitism from algal ancestors has garnered significant interest, and chromerids were instrumental in elucidating that evolution [2-5].

Keywords Apicomplexa corallicolids parasite coral chlorophyll plastid photosynthesis evolution phylogenetics Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Lim, L. ∙ McFadden, G.I. The evolution, metabolism and functions of the apicoplast Philos. Trans. R. Soc. Lond. B Biol. Sci. 2010; 365:749-763 2. Kwong, W.K. ∙ del Campo, J. ∙ Mathur, V. ... A widespread coral-infecting apicomplexan with chlorophyll biosynthesis genes Nature. 2019; 568:103-107 3.