Applications of fossil shells of planktonic foraminifera to decipher past environmental
change and plankton evolution require a robust operational taxonomy. In this respect, extant …

Documenting the immense diversity of single-celled, eukaryotic organisms (protists) has
been a formidable challenge for ecologists. These species were originally defined by …

Assessment of biodiversity using metabarcoding data, such as from bulk or environmental
DNA sampling, is becoming increasingly relevant in ecology, biodiversity sciences and …

The purpose of this book is to provide timely and comprehensive information on extant
planktic foraminifers. This book is based on 'Modern Planktonic Foraminifera'published by …

Diatoms (Bacillariophyta) are ubiquitous microalgae which produce a siliceous exoskeleton
and which make a major contribution to the productivity of oceans and freshwaters. They …

The abyssal seafloor is a mosaic of highly diverse habitats that represent the least known
marine ecosystems on Earth. Some regions enriched in natural resources, such as …

Census counts of marine microfossils in surface sediments represent an invaluable resource
for paleoceanography and for the investigation of macroecological processes. A prerequisite …

DNA barcoding and metabarcoding are revolutionizing the study and survey of biodiversity.
In order to assign taxonomic labels to the DNA sequence data retrieved, these methods are …

Ongoing climate change is predicted to trigger major shifts in the geographic distribution of
marine plankton species. However, it remains unclear whether species will successfully …

Abiotic niche lability reduces extinction risk by allowing species to adapt to changing
environmental conditions in situ. In contrast, species with static niches must keep pace with …