The mucosal surfaces of fish represent an important barrier that supports and regulates a
diverse array of microbial assemblages and contributes to the overall health and fitness of …

Studying the gut microbes of marine fishes is an important part of conservation as many fish
species are increasingly threatened by extinction. The gut microbiota of only a small fraction …

Microorganisms are associated with the eggs of many animals. For some hosts, the egg
serves as the ideal environment for the vertical transmission of beneficial symbionts …

The seahorses, pipefishes and seadragons (Syngnathidae) are among the few vertebrates
in which pregnant males incubate develo** embryos. Syngnathids are popular in studies …

Mucosal barriers are dynamic structures that allow fish to interact with the external
environment while maintaining homeostasis. Mucosal barriers are very complex tissues with …

The unique male pregnancy in pipefishes and seahorses ranges from basic attachment
(pouch‐less species: Nerophinae) of maternal eggs to specialized internal gestation in …

Seahorses, together with sea dragons and pipefishes, belong to the Syngnathidae family of
teleost fishes. Seahorses and other Syngnathidae species have a very peculiar feature …

The intestine is not only an important digestive organ but also an important immune organ
for shrimp; it plays a key role in maintaining homeostasis. Decapod iridescent virus 1 (DIV1) …

The objective to study the influence of microbiome on host fitness is frequently constrained
by spatial and temporal variability of microbial communities. In particular, the environment …

Resident microbial communities that can support various host functions play a key role in
their development and health. In fishes, microbial symbionts are vertically transferred from …