Evolutionary dynamics of a common sub-Antarctic octocoral family [PDF]
, 2014 Sequence data were obtained for five different loci, both mitochondrial (cox1, mtMutS, 16S) and nuclear (18S, 28S rDNA), from 64 species representing 25 genera of the common deep-sea octocoral family Primnoidae.
Alex D. Rogers +107 more
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Light and Vision in the Deep-Sea Benthos: I. Bioluminescence at 500-1000 m Depth in the Bahamian Islands [PDF]
, 2012 Bioluminescence is common and well studied in mesopelagic species. However, the extent of bioluminescence in benthic sites of similar depths is far less studied, although the relatively large eyes of benthic fish, crustaceans and cephalopods at bathyal ...
Frank, Tamara M. +4 more
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Phylogenetic relationships within Chrysogorgia (Alcyonacea: Octocorallia), a morphologically diverse genus of octocoral, revealed using a target enrichment approach [PDF]
, 2021 The octocoral genus Chrysogorgia (Duchassaing and Michelotti, 1864) contains 81 nominal species that are ecologically important components of benthic communities.
Alderslade, PA +5 more
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Bathymetric segregation among demersal benthos and its contributions to the differences in the bycatches on bottom fisheries in the Emperor Seamounts area, Northwestern Pacific Ocean [PDF]
, 2023 The need for the management of commercially targeted species and surrounding ecosystems has become more apparent in conjunction with the thriving commercial exploration of open seas.
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Habitat Characterization, Distribution, and Areal Extent of Deep-sea Coral Ecosystems off Florida, Southeastern U.S.A. [PDF]
, 2013 The deep-sea (200-1000 m) seafloor off the southeastern U.S. has a variety of extensive deep-sea coral ecosystem (DSCE) habitats including: deep-water coral mounds; various hard-bottom habitats off Florida including the Miami Terrace, Pourtales Terrace ...
Brooke, Sandra +7 more
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A New List of Cuban Crinoids (Echinodermata: Crinoidea) [PDF]
, 2013 This review is based on the most recent taxonomic classification of extant Cuban Crinoidea. Existing material in natural history collections in Cuba was analyzed in detail and accurately reflects species presence.
Messing, Charles G. +1 more
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The Phylum Cnidaria: A Review of Phylogenetic Patterns and Diversity 300 Years After Linnaeus [PDF]
, 2007 Systema Naturae includes representatives of every major lineage of the animal phylum Cnidaria. However, Linnaeus did not classify the members of the phylum as is now done, and the diversity of the group is not well represented.
Brugler, Mercer R. +11 more
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Revisionary systematics of Octocorallia (Cnidaria: Anthozoa) guided by phylogenomics [PDF]
, 2022 The anthozoan sub-class Octocorallia includes over 3500 nominal species of soft corals and gorgonian sea fans, many of which serve as critical foundation species in benthic marine ecosystems in shallow waters to the deep sea.
McFadden, Catherine S. +2 more
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Increasing knowledge of biodiversity on the Orphan Seamount: a new species of Tedania (Tedaniopsis) Dendy, 1924 [PDF]
, 2021 A new Tedania species (Porifera) was collect using remotely operated vehicles during the Canadian mission HUD2010-029 and the British RRS Discovery Cruise DY081, on the Orphan Seamount near the Orphan Knoll, northwest Atlantic, between 2999.88 and ...
Baker, Emily +5 more
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