Chemical profiling of two congeneric sea mat corals along the Brazilian coast: adaptive and functional patterns

Metabolomic profiles were explored to understand environmental and taxonomic influences on the metabolism of two congeneric zoanthids, Palythoa caribaeorum and P. variabilis , collected across distinct geographical ranges. Integrated mass spectrometry data suggested the major influence of geographical location on chemical divergence when compared to species differentiation. Multisource metabolomics of two congeneric sea mat corals along the Brazilian coast suggested the major influence of environment on chemical divergence.