A5050222600- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2017-2024
Gastrotrichs are highly diverse and abundant in all aquatic ecosystems; however, they often overlooked. During a biodiversity survey Sardinia (Italy), new species of gastrotrich herein described was discovered. Specimens Urodasys bifidostylis sp. nov. were found sandy sediments from two submarine caves. Using an integrative approach traditional light (DIC) high-resolution (CLSM) microscopies, we reveal, for the first time, fine structure function reproductive organ representative. This is...
Abstract The microscopic members of the genus Urodasys are easily recognizable due to their exceptionally long tail. There 17 described species within this iconic genus, each distinguished by various sexual organ arrangements and reproduction modalities, including sole known ovoviviparous gastrotrich species. remarkable variety in reproductive characteristics has captured interest researchers aiming illuminate its origin evolution. recent discovery a bearing novel set structures challenged...