biodiversity;
ecology;
taxonomy;
DNA barcoding;
new species;
epibiosis;
beta-diversity;
biological traits;
bioindicators;
meiofauna paradox;
LIVING MARINE NEMATODES;
D O I:
10.3390/d12060249
中图分类号:
X176 [生物多样性保护];
学科分类号:
090705 ;
摘要:
Meiofauna are a component of aquatic environments from polar to tropical regions. They may colonize all types of habitats and include very enigmatic and exclusive taxa. The biodiversity of this component in marine ecosystems is far from being accurately estimated, but this would be a new challenge given the importance that meiofaunal components may play in marine ecosystem functioning and processes. This Special Issue collects many interesting topics in research on meiofauna contributing to plugging a gap on several key issues in their biodiversity, distribution, and ecology, from numerous regions that include the USA, Brazil, French Guiana, Costa Rica, Mexico, Cuba, Italy, Kuwait, Vietnam, Madagascar, the Maldives, and South Korea.
机构:
Univ Salento, Dept Life Sci & Biol & Environm Technol, Centro Ecotekne Pal, B SP 6, Monteroni, LE, ItalyUniv Salento, Dept Life Sci & Biol & Environm Technol, Centro Ecotekne Pal, B SP 6, Monteroni, LE, Italy