Holothuria scabra is one of the most intensively studied holothuroids, or sea cucumbers
(Echinodermata: Holothuroidea), having been discussed in the literature since the early 19th …

Almost all pea crab species in the subfamily Pinnotherinae (Decapoda: Brachyura:
Pinnotheridae) are considered obligatory endo-or ectosymbionts, living in a mutualistic or …

Quinones are one of the major pigment groups that provide such bright colors to feather
stars (Echinodermata, Crinoidea). These secondary metabolites also act as defensive …

Symbiotic associations require a specific communication between the host and the
symbiont. In marine environments, host selection is essentially driven by chemical …

Evolution and population genetic structure of marine species across the Caribbean Sea are
shaped by two complex factors: the geological history and the present pattern of marine …

Crustaceans are associated with a wide diversity of hosts, using both chemical and visual
cues to recognize them. The pea crab Dissodactylus primitivus is an ectoparasite of two …

The mating systems of symbiotic crustaceans vary broadly, ranging from monogamy to
polygamy to promiscuity. This disparity in mating systems coupled with wide differences in …

Global Knowledge on the Commercial Sea Cucumber Holothuria Scabra, Volume 91 in the
Advances in Marine Biology serial, highlights new advances in the field, with this new …