Global patterns in symbiont selection and transmission strategies in sponges
Sponges host dense and diverse communities of microbes (known as the microbiome)
beneficial for the host nutrition and defense. Symbionts in turn receive shelter and …
beneficial for the host nutrition and defense. Symbionts in turn receive shelter and …
Compositional and quantitative insights into bacterial and archaeal communities of South Pacific deep-sea sponges (Demospongiae and Hexactinellida)
In the present study, we profiled bacterial and archaeal communities from 13
phylogenetically diverse deep-sea sponge species (Demospongiae and Hexactinellida) …
phylogenetically diverse deep-sea sponge species (Demospongiae and Hexactinellida) …
Marine heatwave‐driven mass mortality and microbial community reorganisation in an ecologically important temperate sponge
Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity, disrupting
global marine ecosystems. While most reported impacts have been in tropical areas, New …
global marine ecosystems. While most reported impacts have been in tropical areas, New …
Microbial diversity of the glass sponge Vazella pourtalesii in response to anthropogenic activities
Establishment of adequate conservation areas represents a challenging but crucial task in
the conservation of genetic diversity and biological variability. Anthropogenic pressures on …
the conservation of genetic diversity and biological variability. Anthropogenic pressures on …
On a reef far, far away: anthropogenic impacts following extreme storms affect sponge health and bacterial communities
Terrestrial runoff can negatively impact marine ecosystems through stressors including
excess nutrients, freshwater, sediments, and contaminants. Severe storms, which are …
excess nutrients, freshwater, sediments, and contaminants. Severe storms, which are …
Unravelling a Latent Pathobiome Across Coral Reef Biotopes
Previous studies on disease in coral reef organisms have neglected the natural distribution
of potential pathogens and the genetic factors that underlie disease incidence. This study …
of potential pathogens and the genetic factors that underlie disease incidence. This study …
Marine diseases and the Anthropocene: Understanding microbial pathogenesis in a rapidly changing world
Healthy marine ecosystems are paramount for Earth's biodiversity and are key to sustaining
the global economy and human health. The effects of anthropogenic activity represent a …
the global economy and human health. The effects of anthropogenic activity represent a …
Bioremediation Capabilities of Hymeniacidon perlevis (Porifera, Demospongiae) in a Land-Based Experimental Fish Farm
The expansion of aquaculture practices in coastal areas can alter the balance of microbial
communities in nearby marine ecosystems with negative impacts on both farmed and …
communities in nearby marine ecosystems with negative impacts on both farmed and …
[HTML][HTML] Adverse effects of crushed seafloor massive sulphide deposits on the boreal deep-sea sponge Geodia barretti Bowerbank, 1858 and its associated fauna
Abundant mineral resources in the deep sea are prospected for mining for the global metal
market. Seafloor massive sulphide (SMS) deposits along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge are one of …
market. Seafloor massive sulphide (SMS) deposits along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge are one of …
[HTML][HTML] Holobiont dysbiosis or acclimatation? Shift in the microbial taxonomic diversity and functional composition of a cosmopolitan sponge subjected to chronic …
Dysbiosis and acclimatization are two starkly opposing outcomes of altered holobiont
associations in response to environmental pollution. This study assesses whether shifts in …
associations in response to environmental pollution. This study assesses whether shifts in …