Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nicolas Oury, Cyril Noel, Stefano Mona, Didier Aurelle, Helene Magalon
Summary: With the development of genomics, it is now possible to sequence thousands of loci from hundreds of individuals at reasonable costs, which allows for the resolution of complex phylogenies. Using the coral genus Pocillopora as a case study, researchers explored the use of multiple criteria (genetics, morphology, biogeography, and symbiosis ecology) to delimit species. The results showed that genomics can be used alongside other criteria to delimit species boundaries and provided insights for the taxonomic revision and conservation of Pocillopora.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Philippe Keith, Marion Mennesson
Summary: The taxonomy of Hypseleotris fish species from the Indo-Pacific has been revised using molecular and morphological approaches. Seven species were identified, including one new species and four previously synonymized species. The species differ in mitochondrial genes and various morphological characteristics. The discovery of multiple species in Papua New Guinea highlights the need for further study and conservation efforts in the region.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
H. J. L. van der Lubbe, I. R. Hall, S. Barker, S. R. Hemming, T. F. Baars, A. Starr, J. Just, B. C. Backeberg, J. C. A. Joordens
Summary: A study shows that the circulation in the Indian Ocean was influenced by the Pacific Walker circulation around 2.1 million years ago, leading to changes in the climate of eastern Africa. This acceleration during glacial periods was followed by weaker flow speeds in interglacial periods.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Peter R. Moller, Werner W. Schwarzhans, Henrik Lauridsen, Jorgen G. Nielsen
Summary: A new fish species, Bidenichthys okamotoi, was described from the Koko Seamount in the Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain, with an updated diagnosis of the genera. The study discussed differences in morphology and the disjunctive occurrence of Bidenichthys okamotoi in the Emperor Seamount chain compared to its nearest congeneric in New Zealand. Additionally, the fossil otolith-based record of the genus Bidenichthys and its systematic implications were briefly addressed.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew H. Baird, James R. Guest, Alasdair J. Edwards, Andrew G. Bauman, Jessica Bouwmeester, Hanaka Mera, David Abrego, Mariana Alvarez-Noriega, Russel C. Babcock, Miguel B. Barbosa, Victor Bonito, John Burt, Patrick C. Cabaitan, Ching-Fong Chang, Suchana Chavanich, Chaolun A. Chen, Chieh-Jhen Chen, Wei-Jen Chen, Fung-Chen Chung, Sean R. Connolly, Vivian R. Cumbo, Maria Dornelas, Christopher Doropoulos, Gal Eyal, Lee Eyal-Shaham, Nur Fadli, Joana Figueiredo, Jean-Francois Flot, Sze-Hoon Gan, Elizabeth Gomez, Erin M. Graham, Mila Grinblat, Nataly Gutierrez-Isaza, Saki Harii, Peter L. Harrison, Masayuki Hatta, Nina Ann Jin Ho, Gaetan Hoarau, Mia Hoogenboom, Emily J. Howells, Akira Iguchi, Naoko Isomura, Emmeline A. Jamodiong, Suppakarn Jandang, Jude Keyse, Seiya Kitanobo, Narinratana Kongjandtre, Chao-Yang Kuo, Charlon Ligson, Che-Hung Lin, Jeffrey Low, Yossi Loya, Elizaldy A. Maboloc, Joshua S. Madin, Takuma Mezaki, Choo Min, Masaya Morita, Aurelie Moya, Su-Hwei Neo, Matthew R. Nitschke, Satoshi Nojima, Yoko Nozawa, Srisakul Piromvaragorn, Sakanan Plathong, Eneour Puill-Stephan, Kate Quigley, Catalina Ramirez-Portilla, Gerard Ricardo, Kazuhiko Sakai, Eugenia Sampayo, Tom Shlesinger, Leony Sikim, Chris Simpson, Carrie A. Sims, Frederic Sinniger, Davies A. Spiji, Tracy Tabalanza, Chung-Hong Tan, Tullia I. Terraneo, Gergely Torda, James True, Karenne Tun, Kareen Vicentuan, Voranop Viyakarn, Zarinah Waheed, Selina Ward, Bette Willis, Rachael M. Woods, Erika S. Woolsey, Hiromi H. Yamamoto, Syafyudin Yusuf
Summary: The discovery of multi-species synchronous spawning on the Great Barrier Reef in the 1980s led to efforts to document spawning times globally. The Coral Spawning Database (CSD) compiles data from over 100 sites in the Indo-Pacific region to provide open access for studying coral reproductive biology. The CSD aims to accelerate understanding of coral reproduction and to establish a baseline for evaluating future changes in reproductive patterns.
Article
Plant Sciences
Eugeny Boltenkov, Attila Mesterhazy
Summary: This report provides a description and taxonomical information of five names in Iris, including I. balkana, I. cretensis, I. lorea, I. mellita, and I. sintenisii, as described by Viktor Janka von Bulcs. The author designates lectotypes and neotypes for certain names and corrects the lectotype of I. cretensis. The report also includes images of the accepted taxa.
Review
Zoology
William F. Smith-Vaniz
Summary: This updated review provides information on sixty species of jawfishes from the Indo-West Pacific, including descriptions of eighteen new species. Each species is accompanied by a species account, illustrations or color photographs, complete synonymies, examination of specimens, diagnosis, comparisons, etymology, and distribution maps. Range extensions are reported, and an identification key and frequency tables are provided. The taxonomic status of two species is discussed but remains unresolved without molecular data. Variations in geographic range are described for several species. The study highlights the need for further research on these jawfishes due to limited knowledge.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Artem M. Prokofiev, Olga R. Emelyanova, Alexei M. Orlov, Svetlana Y. Orlova
Summary: A new species, Diaphus balanovi, is described based on specimens collected over the Emperor Seamount Chain in the north-western Pacific Ocean. It is most similar to D. kuroshio both in morphology and genetics, but can be distinguished from D. kuroshio by several characteristics such as gill-rakers count, luminous scale, Dn size, SAO3 position, otolith shape, and absolute size. The CO1 mtDNA sequence of D. balanovi differs from that of D. kuroshio by 16 substitutions. Diaphus balanovi may represent a benthopelagic derivate of D. kuroshio endemic to the Emperor Seamounts.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Paul R. Muir, Terence Done, J. David Aguirre
Summary: The study investigated the variation in susceptibility to mass bleaching among closely related coral species and the validity of applying susceptibility data across different geographical regions. Results showed significant regional differences in susceptibility among coral species in the Great Barrier Reef and the Maldives, partly due to recent adaptation and acclimatization.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Leying Zhang, Jiuwei Zhao, Jong-Seong Kug, Xin Geng, Haiming Xu, Jingjia Luo, Jae-Heung Park, Ruifen Zhan
Summary: The study identified two distinct sea surface temperature warming patterns, La Nina-like and El Nino-like, in CMIP5 models, which are influenced by the tropical Indo-Pacific SST gradient. The PW pattern in individual models is nonstationary and may change in the future.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Felix M. Strnad, Jakob Schloer, Ruth Geen, Niklas Boers, Bedartha Goswami
Summary: This study characterizes the propagation modes of rainfall extremes in the Indo-Pacific region driven by the Boreal Summer Intraseasonal Oscillation. Pacific sea surface temperatures are found to modulate the propagation of the oscillation, influencing the occurrence of extreme rainfall. The study also demonstrates the potential for early warning of rainfall extremes in the region up to four weeks in advance.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wanying Chen, Jieying Na, Dongsheng Zhang
Summary: This study identified five specimens of brittle star from a seamount in the Northwest Pacific into three species, including a new species and two new records. The new findings enrich the distribution of Ophioplinthaca in the seamount of Northwest Pacific, providing valuable information for marine protection in cobalt-rich areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chengcheng Shen, Hong Cheng, Dongsheng Zhang, Chunsheng Wang
Summary: Hexactinellid sponges play a key role in providing structural habitats for other organisms, resulting in high biodiversity. This study discovered two new species of hexactinellid sponges and described their morphological characteristics. Molecular phylogenetic analysis supported their classification. Further sampling efforts are needed to enhance the understanding of deep-sea seamount sponge biodiversity.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yu-Qun Du, Alexander Jueterbock, Muhammad Firdaus, Anicia Q. Hurtado, Delin Duan
Summary: This study investigated the niche differences between two species of Kappaphycus seaweed using ecological niche modeling, ordination, and hypervolume approaches. The results showed significant niche differences in both geographical and environmental space between the two species. The models predicted that rising sea surface temperature will lead to different range shifts for the two species, with one species suffering contraction while the other species expanding its distribution. This study enhances our understanding of Kappaphycus aquaculture and highlights the importance of conservation and investigation under climate change.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Peter K. L. Ng, Chien-Hui Yang
Summary: This study reassesses the systematics of four species of the homolodromiid genus Dicranodromia from East Asia and the Philippines, describing two new species and highlighting key characters for differentiation. Genetic analysis using mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I gene confirms distinct taxa, with D. erinaceus sp. nov. forming a well-supported clade. The first report of the megalopa of D. doederleini is also included.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Luciana Martins, Camilla Souto, Joel Braga, Marcos Tavares
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2018)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Camilla Souto, Luciana Martins, Carla Menegola
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2018)
Review
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Luciana Martins, Camilla Souto
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2019)
Article
Zoology
Luciana Martins, Marcos Tavares
Article
Ecology
Luciana Martins
MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Zoology
Camilla Souto, Rich Mooi, Luciana Martins, Carla Menegola, Charles R. Marshall
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2019)
Article
Zoology
Luciana Martins, Marcos Tavares
Article
Ecology
Luciana Martins, Camilla Souto
MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Luciana Martins, Camilla Souto, Marcos Tavares
Summary: The calcareous ring of sea cucumbers, despite being a complex and poorly understood structure, plays a crucial role in phylogenetic studies. This study utilized micro-computed tomography to describe the 3D macrostructure of the calcareous ring in 10 sea cucumber species and performed a preliminary cladistic analysis to assess evolutionary relationships. The results highlighted the importance of the calcareous ring for phylogenetic inference and demonstrated the variability and evolutionary significance of the structure at the subfamily and species levels.
JOURNAL OF ANATOMY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Rosana Cunha, Luciana Martins, Carla Menegola, Camilla Souto
Summary: The study focused on the morphology of sea stars from Bahia, Brazil, revealing quantitative ontogenetic variations in characteristics like spine and spinelet numbers. Among the 18 identified species, a third are classified as "Vulnerable" in the Brazilian Red List.
Article
Zoology
Luciana Martins, Marcos Tavares
Summary: A new species of sea cucumber, Parathyone itapuaensis, is described in this study based on specimens collected from the northeastern coast of Brazil. The new species is characterized by specific morphological features, including tentacles, Polian vesicles, and madreporite.
Article
Zoology
Luciana Martins, Marcos Tavares
ZOOLOGICAL STUDIES
(2020)
