Jan 16, 2025 · The report contains a description of a study set of histology slides used in reaching consensus histopathological descriptions for selected coral lesions representing 15 types of field diagnosis, 9 presumed disease conditions, and 8 scleractinian and 1 gorgonian species.

Develop diagnostic criteria for coral conditions for a web-based learning tool for coral histology and histopathology. Set internationally recognized standards for the description of coral histology.

RECOMMENDED FORMAT FOR DESCRIBING HISTOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY OF CORALS Signalment/History: Specimen information (genus-species, common name, shape descriptors); Description of affected coral (color change, tissue loss, skeletal damage, growth anomaly, other descriptors); Sample information (identification number, …

The health and continued existence of coral reef ecosystems are threatened by an increasing array of environmental and anthropogenic impacts. Coral disease is one of the prominent causes of increased mortality among reefs globally, particularly in the Caribbean.

Dec 31, 2012 · Collecting corals for histopathology. A practical guide (English) By National Wildlife Health Center December 31, 2012. Collecting corals for histopathology_0.pdf (1.37 MB) Detailed Description. Collecting corals for histopathology. A practical guide (English language edition) Sources/Usage. Public Domain. Explore Search. Biology;

The health and continued existence of coral reef ecosystems are threatened by an increasing array of environmental and anthropogenic impacts. Coral disease is one of the prominent causes of increased mortality among reefs globally, particularly in the Caribbean.

Nov 29, 2018 · Histopathology is used routinely to diagnose potential causes of disease in a variety of wildlife. However, few animal disease diagnosticians are looking at coral lesions. A significant barrier...

Dec 14, 2023 · USGS National Wildlife Health Center pathologists and partners have authored a new reference guide on the lesions and histology of scleractinian corals. Why this matters: Coral diseases contribute to coral reef degradation and loss, but …

Coral Histopathology Workshop (and its predecessor) provided forums to begin adapting advances in biomedical and veterinary sciences, pathology, toxicology, and biotechnology to the study of coral disease and health; it also provided a foundation on which to build a framework for coral disease research that can interface with mainstream

Jun 9, 2020 · We present a clear, readily deployable protocol for sampling and preserving coral fragments, including (a) extraction of coral metabolites for analysis, (b) preservation of microbiome DNA for sequencing and (c) preservation of coral tissues for histopathology.