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Created page with "== Introduction == White band disease (WBD) is a coral disease that primarily affects Acropora species, including the staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) and the elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata). This disease is characterized by a distinct white band of dead tissue that progresses from the base of the coral colony towards the tips, leading to significant tissue loss and, ultimately, the death of the coral. WBD is a major concern for coral reef ecosystems, particularly..."