Fig. 3

Physiological profiles of coral primary polyps. (a) Total carbohydrate levels, (b) total protein levels, and (c) photosynthetic efficiency. CK, control group; Bac, bacteria inoculation group. Error bars represent means ± SE (n = 3 replicates, 20 primary coral polyps per replicate) (**P < 0.01, Student’s t-test)