Invertebrate Survival Journal, 2010 Echinoderms are exclusively marine animals that, after the chordates, represent the second largest group of deuterostomes. Their diverse species composition and singular ecological niches provide at the same time challenges and rewards when studying the ...
F Ramírez-Gómez, J E García-Arrarás
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The RNA Virome of Echinoderms [PDF]
Journal of General Virology, 2022 Abstract Echinoderms are a phylum of marine invertebrates that include model organisms, keystone species, and animals commercially harvested for seafood. Despite their scientific, ecological, and economic importance, there is little known about the diversity of RNA viruses that infect echinoderms compared to other ...
Elliot W. Jackson +3 more
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Global Warming and Mass Extinctions Associated With Large Igneous Province Volcanism
Geophysical Monograph Series, Page 83-102., 2021 Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
David P. G. Bond, Yadong Sun
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Historical aspects of meetings, publication series, and digital resources dedicated to echinoderms
Zoosystematics and Evolution, 2014 Half a century after the first scientific meeting dedicated to marine spiny-skinned animals (Deuterostomia: Echinodermata) was held in Washington, DC, we take this opportunity to provide information on a number of historical aspects related to the ...
Alexander Ziegler +3 more
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Discovery and functional characterization of neuropeptides in crinoid echinoderms
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2022 Neuropeptides are one of the largest and most diverse families of signaling molecules in animals and, accordingly, they regulate many physiological processes and behaviors.
Alessandra Aleotti +18 more
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A synthesis of the echinoderm fauna of the Maltese Islands [PDF]
, 2006 A review of existing literature records of echinoderms from Malta and a study of a large collection of specimens was carried out between 2000 and 2004 so as to update and produce a validated checklist of echinoderms occurring in Maltese waters. Seventy
Schembri, Patrick J. +1 more
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Phylogeny of Echinoderm Hemoglobins [PDF]
PLOS ONE, 2015 Recent genomic information has revealed that neuroglobin and cytoglobin are the two principal lineages of vertebrate hemoglobins, with the latter encompassing the familiar myoglobin and α-globin/β-globin tetramer hemoglobin, and several minor groups.
Christensen, AB +9 more
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Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2022 The sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus and the sea urchin Strongylocentrotus intermedius are two commercially important species and are widely cultured in China.
Fangyuan Hu +6 more
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Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2023 Paracentrotus lividus gonads, often referred to as “roe” or “uni” for gastronomical purposes, are among the most appreciated seafood delicacies in the Mediterranean area and worldwide.
Maissa Gharbi +6 more
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Compounds from Echinoderms
Marine Drugs, 2022 Chronic inflammation can extensively burden a healthcare system. Several synthetic anti-inflammatory drugs are currently available in clinical practice, but each has its own side effect profile.
Hardik Ghelani +3 more
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