Marine invertebrates are ecologically and economically important and have formed
holobionts by evolving symbiotic relationships with cellular and acellular microorganisms …

The term 'biodiversity,'while casually used in practice, is a complicated subject to measure,
interpret, contextualize, and compare. Yet the possible advent of deep-sea mining in the mid …

The sea anemone Calliactis parasitica, which is found in the East Atlantic (Portugal to
Senegal) and the Mediterranean Sea, forms a symbiotic relationship with the red hermit …

Cancer is one of the most deadly diseases on the planet. Over the past decades, numerous
antineoplastic compounds have been discovered from natural resources such as medicinal …

The trade of wild animal parts as souvenirs, hereafter termed zoohandicrafts, has witnessed
significant growth in Brazil due to increasing tourism and the associated demand for …

Introduction Biodiversity underpins resilient ecosystems that sustain life. Despite
international conservation efforts, biodiversity is still declining due to ongoing anthropogenic …

The relative influence of geography, currents, and environment on gene flow within sessile
marine species remains an open question. Detecting subtle genetic differentiation at small …

The effective management of marine ecosystems in the face of growing anthropogenic
pressures requires the integration of data from different ecological components. Holistic …

The herbicide ioxynil (IOX) and the synthetic estrogen diethylstilbestrol (DES) are
environmentally relevant contaminants that act as endocrine disruptors (EDCs) and have …

Macrozoobenthos communities play significant ecological roles in coral reef ecosystems.
However, they are frequently overlooked due to their cryptic appearance, and their diversity …