Draft Genome Sequence of Vibrio sp. Strain Evh12, a Bacterium Retrieved from the Gorgonian Coral Eunicella verrucosa.

Telma Franco,Ana C S Gonçalves,Catarina Cúcio,Gianmaria Califano,Rodrigo Costa

doi:10.1128/genomea.01729-15

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To shed light on the associations established between Vibrio species and soft corals in coastal ecosystems, we report here the draft genome sequence of Vibrio sp. strain Evh12, a bacterium that has been isolated from the gorgonian coral Eunicella verrucosa and that shows antagonistic activity against Escherichia coli
In contrast with the wealth of information available on Vibrio spp. inhabiting calcified corals in tropical latitudes [3, 5, 6], associations established by Vibrio bacteria and so-called soft corals, such as gorgonians (Octocorallia, Gorgoniidae), which are widespread corals across temperate biomes [7], remain understudied
To advance our understanding of the genetic features underlying host colonization and persistence, and of the putative commensal versus pathogenic behavior of gorgonian-associated Vibrio spp., we report here the draft genome sequence of Vibrio sp. strain Evh12, isolated from the gorgonian coral Eunicella verrucosa

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To shed light on the associations established between Vibrio species and soft corals in coastal ecosystems, we report here the draft genome sequence of Vibrio sp. strain Evh12, a bacterium that has been isolated from the gorgonian coral Eunicella verrucosa and that shows antagonistic activity against Escherichia coli. Predominantly marine, planktonic, and/or symbiotic bacteria with potential pathogenic behavior [1,2,3]. Of emerging concern are the roles that opportunistic Vibrio spp. may play in disease incidence and coral reef decline in a changing climate [4]. In contrast with the wealth of information available on Vibrio spp. inhabiting calcified corals in tropical latitudes [3, 5, 6], associations established by Vibrio bacteria and so-called soft corals, such as gorgonians (Octocorallia, Gorgoniidae), which are widespread corals across temperate biomes [7], remain understudied.

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