# Integrating cryptic diversity into coral evolution, symbiosis and conservation

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 36 |
| Journal | Nature Ecology & Evolution |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41559-023-02319-y |
| Corresponding authors | Carsten G. B. Grupstra, Sarah W. Davies |
| Institution | Boston University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/coral-and-marine-ecosystems-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41559-023-02319-y](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-023-02319-y)

## Topics

cryptic diversity · coral evolution · Coral-algal symbiosis · Coral reef conservation · cryptic diversity · phylogenomics · Symbiodiniaceae · Coral-algal symbiosis · species delimitation · Coral bleaching · Coral reef resilience · taxonomic revision · genomic divergence · Symbiont specificity · conservation management units · reproductive isolation · morphological convergence · Climate change adaptation · Symbiont shuffling · phylogeography

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