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Black Band >> Ecology

Main | Ecology | Microbiology of Pathogens | Susceptible Species | Microbial Consortium | Cause of Coral Death | Verification | Management

Progression of the Disease

The disease progresses at rates of 3 mm/day to 1 cm/day.  These two images were acquired over a 5 week period.  It can be seen that the multiple black band infections have almost completely destroyed the coral tissue.

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Black Band Progression
Black Band Progression

Black Band Progression
Black Band Progression

Black Band Reservoir
Black Band Reservoir

 

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