Adult stem cells (ASCs) in vertebrates and model invertebrates (eg Drosophila
melanogaster) are typically long‐lived, lineage‐restricted, clonogenic and quiescent cells …

Coral-associated fauna predominantly consists of invertebrates and constitutes an important
component of coral reef biodiversity. The symbionts depend on their hosts for food, shelter …

Coral reefs throughout the tropics have experienced large declines in the abundance of
scleractinian corals over the last few decades, and some reefs are becoming functionally …

Ctenophores are one of the earliest branching animal lineages (1) exhibiting several unique
traits (2). One such feature is the early-age reproduction before metamorphosis or adult …

Nervous system is one of the key adaptations underlying the evolutionary success of the
majority of animal groups. Ctenophores (or comb jellies) are gelatinous marine invertebrates …

We document the benthic ctenophores Coeloplana sp. and Vallicula multiformis from Oman,
extending their geographic range. A new Coeloplana species was found forming …

Since 2012, when Ophiothela was first described in the Atlantic, there has been no
consensus regarding its identification. It has been described as O. mirabilis, O. cf. mirabilis …

The Pacific epizoic brittle star Ophiothela mirabilis Verrill, 1867 has successfully established
itself along the Southwestern Atlantic. While reports of this species show high densities and …

Ctenophora is the earliest metazoan taxon with neurons and muscles. Recent studies have
described genetic, physiological, and cellular characteristics of the neural and muscular …

This study aimed to address the Ophiothela species distribution worldwide, report invasive
populations, and investigate their association with benthic organisms through an extensive …