Tiny Hairs That Help Corals Breathe May Malfunction in Warming Oceans

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What happened

Several new studies have uncovered this long overlooked aspect of coral physiology that could be the key to the animals’ fate in a changing climate.

Key facts

  • Reported by WIRED and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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