Growth estimates of Caribbean reef sponges on a shipwreck using 3D photogrammetry
The growth rates and ages of many benthic marine organisms are poorly understood,
complicating our understanding of ecosystem change. This is particularly true for sponges …
complicating our understanding of ecosystem change. This is particularly true for sponges …
Nudibranch predation boosts sponge silicon cycling
M López-Acosta, C Potel, M Gallinari, FF Pérez… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Diatoms play a key role in the marine silica cycle, but recent studies have shown that
sponges can also have an important effect on this dynamic. They accumulate large stocks of …
sponges can also have an important effect on this dynamic. They accumulate large stocks of …
The impact of coral reef habitat and microbial abundance status on sponge-associated prokaryotic communities
Sponges are one of the oldest lineages of animals on Earth and play key roles in sha**
marine ecosystems. They are diverse, with more than 9600 species known to science, and …
marine ecosystems. They are diverse, with more than 9600 species known to science, and …
[HTML][HTML] Reduced small-scale structural complexity on sponge-dominated areas of Indo-Pacific coral reefs
Corals provide a complex 3D framework that offers habitat to diverse coral reef fauna.
However, future reefs are likely to experience reduced coral abundance. Sponges have …
However, future reefs are likely to experience reduced coral abundance. Sponges have …
Mass mortality event of the giant barrel sponge Xestospongia sp.: population dynamics and size distribution in Koh Phangan, Gulf of Thailand
Marine sponges are prominent organisms of the benthic coral reef fauna, providing
important ecosystem services. While there have been increasing reports that sponges are …
important ecosystem services. While there have been increasing reports that sponges are …
The distribution and feeding ecology of temperate marine sponges through shallow and mesophotic habitats
B Harris - 2022 - openaccess.wgtn.ac.nz
Coastal benthic communities represent one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the marine
environment and perform numerous important ecological functions, including the cycling of …
environment and perform numerous important ecological functions, including the cycling of …
Sponge contribution to the silicon cycle of a diatom‐rich shallow bay
In coastal systems, planktonic and benthic silicifiers compete for the pool of dissolved
silicon, a nutrient required to make their skeletons. The contribution of planktonic diatoms to …
silicon, a nutrient required to make their skeletons. The contribution of planktonic diatoms to …
Examining the giant barrel sponge species complex: molecular and microbial differentiation of Xestospongia testudinaria in Singapore
The giant barrel sponges (Xestospongia spp.) belong to a pan-global species complex with
evidence suggesting they could encompass up to 9 cryptic species. In this study, we …
evidence suggesting they could encompass up to 9 cryptic species. In this study, we …
[HTML][HTML] Metabolic variation in Caribbean giant barrel sponges: influence of age and sea-depth
LM Bayona, MS Kim, T Swierts, GS Hwang… - Marine Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
The biochemical differentiation of widely distributed long-living marine organisms according
to their age or the depth of waters in which they grow is an intriguing topic in marine biology …
to their age or the depth of waters in which they grow is an intriguing topic in marine biology …
Symbioses
RT Bauer - Shrimps: Their Diversity, Intriguing Adaptations and …, 2023 - Springer
Numerous shrimp species live in intimate, long-term associations (symbioses) with
invertebrates and gobiid fishes. Symbioses can be characterized as commensal, mutualistic …
invertebrates and gobiid fishes. Symbioses can be characterized as commensal, mutualistic …