Here we present a review of how the study of the geographic distribution of genetic lineages
(phylogeography) has helped identify management units, evolutionary significant units …

Marine biodiversity is recognized by a wide and unique array of fascinating structures. The
complex associations of marine microorganisms, especially with sponges, bryozoans, and …

Background Although polychaetes are one of the dominant taxa in marine communities,
their distributions and taxonomic diversity are poorly understood. Recent studies have …

Sponges play a key role in Antarctic marine benthic community structure and dynamics and
are often a dominant component of many Southern Ocean benthic communities …

Background Mangroves are key components of coastal ecosystems in tropical and
subtropical regions worldwide. However, the patterns and mechanisms of modern …

The abyssal demosponge Plenaster craigi inhabits the Clarion‐Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in
the northeast Pacific, a region with abundant seafloor polymetallic nodules with potential …

The most abundant taxon of the Neoproterozoic soft-bodied biota near Ediacara, South
Australia, occurs as clusters of similarly sized individuals, which suggests synchronous …

Seawater dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a large reservoir of carbon composed of a
complex and poorly characterized mixture of molecules. Sponges have long been known to …

Background An increasing number of studies demonstrate that genetic differentiation and
speciation in the sea occur over much smaller spatial scales than previously appreciated …

Limited dispersal and connectivity in marine organisms can have negative fitness effects in
populations that are small and isolated, but reduced genetic exchange may also promote …