BMC Biol December 2015 PMID 26652623

Metazoans of redoxcline sediments in Mediterranean deep-sea hypersaline anoxic basins.

Joan M Bernhard, Colin R Morrison, Ellen Pape, David J Beaudoin, M Antonio Todaro, Maria G Pachiadaki, Konstantinos Ar Kormas, Virginia P Edgcomb

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The discussions highlight the remarkable discovery of metazoans thriving in extreme settings, with words like 'fascinating' and 'game-changing' emphasizing their excitement, while referencing aspects like the health status of nematodes and the uncertain nature of loriciferans' presence shows active engagement and appreciation for the research's impact.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates metazoans, mainly nematodes and loriciferans, living in the extreme brine environments of Mediterranean deep-sea hypersaline basins, which were previously thought to be uninhabitable for eukaryotes due to their high salinity and anoxic conditions.
  • Nematodes were the most common metazoans found in sediments near the haloclines, with different morphotypes and some endemic species; their abundance varied with depth and oxygen levels, showing healthy or recently deceased specimens in upper halocline areas but deteriorated ones in lower haloclines.
  • Loriciferans, which are rare, were found in both normal and halocline sediments, but their presence and health status remain unclear, highlighting the potential for complex eukaryotic life in these extreme environments despite previous assumptions.]

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Ted Pavlic (he/him/his)
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J. M. Bernhard et al., Metazoans of redoxcline sediments in Mediterranean deep-sea hypersaline anoxic basins. BMC Biol. 13, 105 (2015). link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Ted Pavlic (he/him/his)
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J. M. Bernhard et al., Metazoans of redoxcline sediments in Mediterranean deep-sea hypersaline anoxic basins. BMC Biol. 13, 105 (2015). link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Jun 25, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares View post →