Article
Zoology
Yuru Han, Yadong Zhou, Chong Chen, Yueyun Wang
Summary: This study examines the morphological and genetic characteristics of Lepidonotopodinae worms from Indian Ocean vents, revealing new species and providing insights into their phylogeny and biogeography. The findings suggest that Indian Ocean vents have experienced three separate historical invasions. The study contributes to our understanding of the biodiversity, distribution, and biogeography of Lepidonotopodinae in the Indian Ocean.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Zhichao Zhou, Emily St. John, Karthik Anantharaman, Anna-Louise Reysenbach
Summary: This study explores the genomic diversity in 42 metagenomes from deep-sea hydrothermal vents and documents their potential implications in biogeochemical cycles. The findings reveal a significant expansion of microbial genomic diversity associated with hydrothermal vent deposits and highlight the metabolic adaptation of taxonomic guilds.
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Oceanography
Coral Diaz-Recio Lorenzo, Daisy ter Bruggen, George W. Luther, Amy Gartman, Sabine Gollner
Summary: The study investigated the abundance and diversity of copepods associated with foundation species in different physiochemical environments at the active vent site ABE, finding that species richness and Shannon diversity were significantly higher in the Bathymodiolus habitat with lower temperatures, sulfur concentrations, and higher oxygen levels, driven by a community comprised mostly of habitat generalists.
DEEP-SEA RESEARCH PART I-OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
(2021)
Review
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Xiang Zeng, Karine Alain, Zongze Shao
Summary: Deep-sea hydrothermal vent systems provide diverse habitats for microbial life with versatile metabolic strategies, playing significant roles in biogeochemical processes. Novel cultivation techniques with real-time monitoring of microbial diversity and metabolic substrates are recommended for further study.
MARINE LIFE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Chong Chen, Yadong Zhou, Hiromi Kayama Watanabe, Ruiyan Zhang, Chunsheng Wang
Summary: Neolepetopsidae is a small and understudied family of true limpets restricted to deep-sea chemosynthesis-based ecosystems, with newly discovered species from Indian Ocean vents. The molecular phylogeny confirms genetic distinctiveness among the three genera, while the discovery of new species sheds new light on this enigmatic family and underscores the importance of surveying the vent periphery.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah K. Hu, Erica L. Herrera, Amy R. Smith, Maria G. Pachiadaki, Virginia P. Edgcomb, Sean P. Sylva, Eric W. Chan, Jeffrey S. Seewald, Christopher R. German, Julie A. Huber
Summary: In deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems, protists exert higher predation pressure compared to the surrounding deep seawater environment, consuming a significant portion of prokaryotic biomass within vent fluids. The diverse protistan communities play an important role in deep-sea carbon cycling, as ciliates, dinoflagellates, Syndiniales, rhizaria, and stramenopiles dominate the vent protistan community. The distribution and co-occurrence patterns of vent microbes provide valuable insights into potential predator-prey interactions.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elin A. Thomas, Aoife Molloy, Nova B. Hanson, Monika Boehm, Mary Seddon, Julia D. Sigwart
Summary: The study shows that 62% of molluscs endemic to hydrothermal vents are under threat, with some species fully protected while others facing threats from deep-sea mining. The relative threat index highlights greater risks at vent fields in the Indian Ocean, while vent sites within established marine protected areas have a higher proportion of species assessed as Least Concern.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Mustafa Yuecel, Serhat Sevgen, Nadine Le Bris
Summary: The study reveals the presence of different sizes of iron particles in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge hydrothermal system, where the nanoparticulate/colloidal phase changes with sample temperature and the distribution of iron particles of different sizes varies in the plume. The results support previous observations of dissolved iron in MAR vent plumes, suggesting that this recalcitrant iron pool contributes to maintaining high hydrothermal iron fluxes to the deep ocean. Unexpected findings in sample collection could have implications for further research.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yong Wang, Hong-Yu Bi, Hua-Guan Chen, Peng-Fei Zheng, Ying-Li Zhou, Jiang-Tao Li
Summary: This study reveals unique microbial communities and their genomic features in the active hydrothermal chimneys of the Southwest Indian Ridge, shedding light on ecosystem establishment and development in hydrothermal fields and the deep biosphere.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Maeva Perez, Hao Wang, Bernard Angers, Pei-Yuan Qian
Summary: We present a complete characterization of the circular mitochondrial genome of the hydrothermal vent polychaete Paralvinella palmiformis, including its length, GC content, and gene composition.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marina F. McCowin, Patrick C. Collins, Greg W. Rouse
Summary: This study presents the complete mitochondrial genomes of ten new Vestimentifera species, including the first sequencing of mitochondrial genomes for Alaysia spiralis, Arcovestia ivanovi, Lamellibrachia barhami, Lamellibrachia columna, Lamellibrachia donwalshi, and unnamed species of Alaysia and Oasisia. Phylogenetic analysis revealed Lamellibrachia as the sister group to the remaining Vestimentifera, with Riftia pachyptila showing a distinct relationship. Additional analyses were conducted on tree topologies, substitution saturation, ancestral state reconstruction, and divergence estimates. Furthermore, a new species of Alaysia from the Manus Basin was described.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Kun Zhou, Ying Xu, Rui Zhang, Pei-Yuan Qian
Summary: Deep-sea animals in symbiotic relationships with bacteria may also interact with bacterial viruses (bacteriophages) which play important roles in their adaptation and immune evasion. The viruses can complement or compensate for bacterial symbiont metabolism and supply nutrients to deep-sea animals through lysing bacterial cells. This mutualistic tripartite symbiosis model illustrates the relationships between phages, bacteria, and animals in deep-sea vent/seep ecosystems.
DEEP-SEA RESEARCH PART I-OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
David Benito Merino, Hanna Zehnle, Andreas Teske, Gunter Wegener
Summary: In seafloor sediments, the anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) is carried out by specific consortia of anaerobic methane-oxidizing archaea (ANME) and sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB). In this study, ANME-1c was cultured from hydrothermally heated sediments of the Guaymas Basin and was found to grow in syntrophic consortia with Thermodesulfobacteria at 70°C. ANME-1c possesses a nickel-iron hydrogenase, but it is unlikely that hydrogen exchange occurs between ANME-1c and Thermodesulfobacteria during AOM. ANME-1c also does not consume hydrogen for methane formation, disputing a recent hypothesis on facultative methanogenesis. The study suggests that the ANME-1c hydrogenase may have been present in the common ancestor of ANME-1 but lost its central metabolic function in ANME-1c archaea. Additionally, potential direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) mechanisms were identified between ANME-1c and Thermodesulfobacteria.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
So Fukazawa, Sayaka Mino, Jiro Tsuchiya, Satoshi Nakagawa, Ken Takai, Tomoo Sawabe
Summary: A novel bacterium Nitrosophilus kaiyonis sp. nov. was discovered from the chimney structure at the Iheya North field in the Mid-Okinawa Trough. This strain exhibits unique physiological and molecular characteristics, belonging to the genus Nitrosophilus of the class Campylobacteria. This finding is of significant importance for studying and understanding the diversity and ecological functions of deep-sea bacteria.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yang He, Xiang Zeng, Fei Xu, Zongze Shao
Summary: A total of 17 mixotrophic neutrophilic thiosulfate- and iron-oxidizing bacteria were isolated from hydrothermal fields on the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean. These bacteria belonged to different taxonomic groups, including gamma-proteobacteria, alpha-proteobacteria, and Actinobacteria. Physiological characterization revealed their versatility in electron donors and various lifestyles. The representative strain, Pseudomonas sp. IOP_13, showed autotrophic growth, enhanced carbon dioxide fixation, increased thiosulfate-oxidizing ability, and decreased iron-oxidizing ability.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Paula C. Rodriguez-Flores, Charlotte A. Seid, Greg W. Rouse, Gonzalo Giribet
Summary: Munidopsid squat lobsters are abundant decapods in the East Pacific and new species, as well as new distribution records, have been described. Phylogenetic analysis revealed the nesting of Janetogalathea californiensis within Munidopsidae and the reassessment of Phylladiorhynchus and Coralliogalathea's taxonomy. The study also suggests a wider geographic range for abyssal species than previously thought.
INVERTEBRATE SYSTEMATICS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Cristina Gambi, Valentina Esposito, Lazaro Marin-Guirao
Summary: Very small-sized shoots of Posidonia oceanica, called bonsai shoots, were discovered in the areas with high CO2 emissions and low pH off Panarea island. These bonsai shoots had significantly lower leaf surface and leaf biomass compared to normal-sized shoots collected within the vents and control sites unaffected by gas emissions.
Article
Biology
Josefin Stiller, Nerida G. G. Wilson, Greg W. W. Rouse
Summary: The common seadragon is a single species with strong geographic structure and genetic diversity. The eastern and western populations of seadragons have low genetic diversity, which is concerning given the fast climate change in these areas. These findings provide important insights into the historical determinants of species diversity in the Great Southern Reef.
Article
Plant Sciences
Dongsheng Zhang, Yadong Zhou, Nicole Yen, Avery S. Hiley, Greg W. Rouse
Summary: A study analyzing the morphology and DNA markers of Ophryotrocha from Pacific hydrothermal vents has revealed five new species, expanding the diversity in this habitat. Phylogenetic analysis suggests that the colonization of vent habitants has occurred independently multiple times within Ophryotrocha. A clade of six vent species indicates diversification following colonization, likely in the eastern Pacific.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Elena Kupriyanova, Harry A. A. ten Hove, Greg W. W. Rouse
Summary: This study presents the first phylogenetic analysis of Serpulidae and proposes a new classification based on morphological and molecular data. The results suggest that the traditional classification of Serpulinae and Filograninae is not monophyletic. The revised classification provides a better understanding of the evolutionary relationships within this species group.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Emily L. McLaughlin, Nerida G. Wilson, Greg W. Rouse
Summary: An increasing number of Antarctic invertebrate taxa have been found to belong to hidden or pseudo-hidden species through DNA-based assessments. This study focuses on the comatulid crinoid echinoderms known as Promachocrinus kerguelensis, which were previously regarded as a single species distributed throughout the Antarctic region. By analyzing a larger number of samples and sequencing mitochondrial COI genes, as well as additional genes for selected specimens, this research reveals the existence of multiple species within Promachocrinus. Some of these species can be distinguished based on morphological characteristics, but others require DNA data for reliable identification. The results highlight the importance of extensive sampling to fully understand the biodiversity of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean ecosystem.
INVERTEBRATE SYSTEMATICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Naoto Jimi, Hiroki Nakajima, Taigi Sato, Brett C. Gonzalez, Sau Pinn Woo, Greg W. Rouse, Temir Britayev
Summary: Two new species of Hesionidae, Parahesione pulvinata sp. nov. and Parahesione apiculata sp. nov., were described in this study. They possess unique characteristics and were found exclusively in specific ghost shrimp burrows, suggesting they are obligate symbionts. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that the symbiotic lifestyle has evolved multiple times in Hesionidae.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gabriella H. Berman, Shannon B. Johnson, Charlotte A. Seid, Robert C. Vrijenhoek, Greg W. Rouse
Summary: This study reports expanded ranges for five species and provides additional DNA sequences for two species. Haplotype networks and gene flow analysis reveal high connectivity among individuals of some species, while low gene flow is observed in others. This study greatly expands the ranges and provides insights into the phylogeography of these nine species.
BIODIVERSITY DATA JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Greg W. Rouse, Shana K. Goffredi
Summary: Jaws of a common thresher shark placed at a depth of 1000 meters in Monterey California disintegrated over 8 months, leaving behind fragments of tessellated cartilage and teeth. Two species of Osedax, O. packardorum and O. talkovici, were found to have bored into the teeth roots and were utilizing the dentin pulp as a food source. This is the first evidence of Osedax exploiting a food source other than bone, raising questions about its original food source.
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Greg W. Rouse, Fredrik Pleijel, Ekin Tilic
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Greg W. Rouse, Fredrik Pleijel, Ekin Tilic
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Greg W. Rouse, Fredrik Pleijel, Ekin Tilic
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Greg W. Rouse, Fredrik Pleijel, Ekin Tilic
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Greg W. Rouse, Fredrik Pleijel, Ekin Tilic
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Greg W. Rouse, Fredrik Pleijel, Ekin Tilic