[HTML][HTML] The sponge holobiont in a changing ocean: from microbes to ecosystems
The recognition that all macroorganisms live in symbiotic association with microbial
communities has opened up a new field in biology. Animals, plants, and algae are now …
communities has opened up a new field in biology. Animals, plants, and algae are now …
[HTML][HTML] Metaorganisms in extreme environments: do microbes play a role in organismal adaptation?
From protists to humans, all animals and plants are inhabited by microbial organisms. There
is an increasing appreciation that these resident microbes influence the fitness of their plant …
is an increasing appreciation that these resident microbes influence the fitness of their plant …
A genomic view of the microbiome of coral reef demosponges
Sponges underpin the productivity of coral reefs, yet few of their microbial symbionts have
been functionally characterised. Here we present an analysis of~ 1200 metagenome …
been functionally characterised. Here we present an analysis of~ 1200 metagenome …
Heterotrophy in the earliest gut: a single-cell view of heterotrophic carbon and nitrogen assimilation in sponge-microbe symbioses
Sponges are the oldest known extant animal-microbe symbiosis. These ubiquitous benthic
animals play an important role in marine ecosystems in the cycling of dissolved organic …
animals play an important role in marine ecosystems in the cycling of dissolved organic …
[HTML][HTML] 40 Years of benthic community change on the Caribbean reefs of Curaçao and Bonaire: the rise of slimy cyanobacterial mats
Over the past decades numerous studies have reported declines in stony corals and, in
many cases, phase shifts to fleshy macroalgae. However, long-term studies documenting …
many cases, phase shifts to fleshy macroalgae. However, long-term studies documenting …
[HTML][HTML] Reviews and syntheses: to the bottom of carbon processing at the seafloor
JJ Middelburg - Biogeosciences, 2018 - bg.copernicus.org
Organic carbon processing at the seafloor is studied by biogeochemists to quantify burial
and respiration, by organic geochemists to elucidate compositional changes and by …
and respiration, by organic geochemists to elucidate compositional changes and by …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental DNA can act as a biodiversity barometer of anthropogenic pressures in coastal ecosystems
Loss of biodiversity from lower to upper trophic levels reduces overall productivity and
stability of coastal ecosystems in our oceans, but rarely are these changes documented …
stability of coastal ecosystems in our oceans, but rarely are these changes documented …
A broad‐taxa approach as an important concept in ecotoxicological studies and pollution monitoring
Aquatic invertebrates play a pivotal role in (eco) toxicological assessments because they
offer ethical, cost‐effective and repeatable testing options. Additionally, their significance in …
offer ethical, cost‐effective and repeatable testing options. Additionally, their significance in …
[HTML][HTML] Evolutionary conservation of the antimicrobial function of mucus: a first defence against infection
Mucus layers often provide a unique and multi-functional hydrogel interface between the
epithelial cells of organisms and their external environment. Mucus has exceptional …
epithelial cells of organisms and their external environment. Mucus has exceptional …
Microbial indicators as a diagnostic tool for assessing water quality and climate stress in coral reef ecosystems
Microorganisms play a fundamental role in the functioning and stability of coral reef
ecosystems. However, environmental disturbances can trigger alterations to the natural …
ecosystems. However, environmental disturbances can trigger alterations to the natural …