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View article: Moving Beyond Morphology: Genomic Insights Into Evolutionary Histories of Haplosclerid Sponges
Moving Beyond Morphology: Genomic Insights Into Evolutionary Histories of Haplosclerid Sponges Open
Accurate taxonomic identification is essential for defining species boundaries and understanding biodiversity. However, this remains challenging for groups where morphological character evolution is poorly understood or diagnostic traits a…
View article: Adaptive strategies of Caribbean sponge holobionts beyond the mesophotic zone
Adaptive strategies of Caribbean sponge holobionts beyond the mesophotic zone Open
View article: Sponges from Lembeh Strait: antimicrobial activity and prokaryotic diversity
Sponges from Lembeh Strait: antimicrobial activity and prokaryotic diversity Open
Aims This study aims to assess the antimicrobial activity of sponges from Lembeh Strait, explore their prokaryotic diversity, and investigate correlations between sponge antimicrobial activities and their associated prokaryotic communities…
View article: Impact of landscape disturbance on butterfly communities: Diversity, distance dependence, and neutral model predictions
Impact of landscape disturbance on butterfly communities: Diversity, distance dependence, and neutral model predictions Open
Recent theoretical work suggests that rainforest biotas are not primarily structured by environmental determinism but rather by stochastic processes. We sampled butterflies from primary and disturbed (logged, and burnt) forest landscapes a…
View article: Damselflies and dragonflies in distress: The impact of forest fires and logging on odonate assemblages
Damselflies and dragonflies in distress: The impact of forest fires and logging on odonate assemblages Open
We assessed the impact of logging and forest fires on the species richness, evenness, and structure of odonate assemblages located on the island of Borneo. Landscape-scale species richness was highest in unburnt and once-burnt landscapes a…
View article: Integrated Biological and Chemical Investigation of Indonesian Marine Organisms Targeting Anti-Quorum-Sensing, Anti-Biofilm, Anti-Biofouling, and Anti-Biocorrosion Activities
Integrated Biological and Chemical Investigation of Indonesian Marine Organisms Targeting Anti-Quorum-Sensing, Anti-Biofilm, Anti-Biofouling, and Anti-Biocorrosion Activities Open
Microorganisms play a significant role in biofouling and biocorrosion within the maritime industry. Addressing these challenges requires an innovative and integrated approach utilizing marine natural products with beneficial properties. A …
View article: Humic substances modulate bacterial communities and mitigate adverse effects of temperature stress in coral reef organisms
Humic substances modulate bacterial communities and mitigate adverse effects of temperature stress in coral reef organisms Open
Aims In the present study, we tested whether terrestrially derived humic substances (HS) could mitigate the adverse effects of elevated temperature and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation on the bacterial communities of two hard corals (Montipor…
View article: A Novel Sesterterpenoid, Petrosaspongin and γ-Lactone Sesterterpenoids with Leishmanicidal Activity from Okinawan Marine Invertebrates
A Novel Sesterterpenoid, Petrosaspongin and γ-Lactone Sesterterpenoids with Leishmanicidal Activity from Okinawan Marine Invertebrates Open
Leishmaniasis is a major public health problem, especially affecting vulnerable populations in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease is endemic in 90 countries, and with millions of people at risk, it is seen as one of the ten most…
View article: Barcoding-inferred biodiversity of shallow-water Indo-Pacific demosponges
Barcoding-inferred biodiversity of shallow-water Indo-Pacific demosponges Open
Aim The Indo-Pacific is the world’s largest marine biogeographic region. It is characterised by different degrees of connectivity among its subregions, and harbours the majority of demosponge species currently known to science. Comparisons…
View article: Correction to: The impact of coral reef habitat and microbial abundance status on sponge-associated prokaryotic communities
Correction to: The impact of coral reef habitat and microbial abundance status on sponge-associated prokaryotic communities Open
View article: The impact of coral reef habitat and microbial abundance status on sponge-associated prokaryotic communities
The impact of coral reef habitat and microbial abundance status on sponge-associated prokaryotic communities Open
Sponges are one of the oldest lineages of animals on Earth and play key roles in shaping marine ecosystems. They are diverse, with more than 9600 species known to science, and come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colours. Sponges are…
View article: Development and validation of an experimental life support system to study coral reef microbial communities
Development and validation of an experimental life support system to study coral reef microbial communities Open
In the present study, we developed and validated an experimental life support system (ELSS) designed to investigate coral reef associated bacterial communities. The microcosms in the ELSS consisted of coral reef sediment, synthetic seawate…
View article: Preliminary study of marine sponges (Porifera) in the littoral of Spermonde Archipelago, Indonesia
Preliminary study of marine sponges (Porifera) in the littoral of Spermonde Archipelago, Indonesia Open
Previous ecological studies show higher sponge diversity in the Spermonde Archipelago, SW Sulawesi, Indonesia, compared to the World Porifera Database. This study aims to provide an updated checklist of sponges of the Spermonde Archipelago…
View article: The impact of space, host dissimilitude, and environment on prokaryotic communities of golf ball sponges
The impact of space, host dissimilitude, and environment on prokaryotic communities of golf ball sponges Open
Golf ball sponges are small, sometimes inconspicuous, sponges. They can be found across a range of habitats varying from perturbed and pristine coral reefs to harbours and marine lakes and from the deep sea to shallow waters. They can be d…
View article: Dynamics, diversity, and roles of bacterial transmission modes during the first asexual life stages of the freshwater sponge Spongilla lacustris
Dynamics, diversity, and roles of bacterial transmission modes during the first asexual life stages of the freshwater sponge Spongilla lacustris Open
View article: Sponge-associated microbes in the twilight zone of Curaçao
Sponge-associated microbes in the twilight zone of Curaçao Open
Mesophotic reefs, located in the "Twilight Zone" of the ocean, are coral reefs that exist in relatively deep waters ranging from approximately 30 to 150 m below the surface. These reefs are situated just beyond the reach of conventional SC…
View article: Prokaryotic communities of the French Polynesian sponge Dactylospongia metachromia display a site-specific and stable diversity during an aquaculture trial
Prokaryotic communities of the French Polynesian sponge Dactylospongia metachromia display a site-specific and stable diversity during an aquaculture trial Open
View article: Prokaryotic communities of the French Polynesian sponge Dactylospongia metachromia display a site-specific and stable diversity during an aquaculture trial
Prokaryotic communities of the French Polynesian sponge Dactylospongia metachromia display a site-specific and stable diversity during an aquaculture trial Open
Dynamics of microbiomes through time are fundamental regarding survival and resilience of their hosts when facing environmental alterations. As for marine species with commercial applications, such as marine sponges, assessing the temporal…
View article: Epizoic yellow sponge (Poecilosclerida, Demospongiae) expansion on living Scleractinian corals in Bintan, Riau Archipelago, Indonesia
Epizoic yellow sponge (Poecilosclerida, Demospongiae) expansion on living Scleractinian corals in Bintan, Riau Archipelago, Indonesia Open
Coral reef ecosystems in Indonesia are under threat due to changes in the environment driven by global climate change, along with local disturbances such as sedimentation and eutrophication. Consequently, comprehensive coral reef monitorin…
View article: Dynamics, diversity, and roles of bacterial transmission modes during the first asexual life stages of the freshwater sponge Spongilla lacustris
Dynamics, diversity, and roles of bacterial transmission modes during the first asexual life stages of the freshwater sponge Spongilla lacustris Open
Background: Sponges-associated bacteria play important roles in the physiology of their host, whose recruitment processes are crucial to maintain symbiotic associations. However, the acquisition of bacterial communities within freshwater s…
View article: Impacts of humic substances, elevated temperature, and UVB radiation on bacterial communities of the marine sponge <i>Chondrilla</i> sp
Impacts of humic substances, elevated temperature, and UVB radiation on bacterial communities of the marine sponge <i>Chondrilla</i> sp Open
Sponges are abundant components of coral reefs known for their filtration capabilities and intricate interactions with microbes. They play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of coral reefs. Humic substances (HS) affect ba…
View article: Sponges and their prokaryotic communities sampled from a remote karst ecosystem
Sponges and their prokaryotic communities sampled from a remote karst ecosystem Open
Marine karst ecosystems exist at the land-sea interface and are characterised by underwater formations sculpted over time by the action of seawater. Submerged caves and crevices of these ecosystems host a rich array of marine life of which…
View article: An exploratory study of sponges, sponge-associated, and planktonic prokaryotic communities in an artificial coral reef environment
An exploratory study of sponges, sponge-associated, and planktonic prokaryotic communities in an artificial coral reef environment Open
In the present study, we assessed the sponge fauna, sponge-associated, and planktonic prokaryotic communities residing in Burgers' Zoo Ocean aquarium, Arnhem, the Netherlands. The Ocean aquarium consisted of separate displays and life supp…
View article: A novel target‐enriched multilocus assay for sponges (Porifera): Red Sea Haplosclerida (Demospongiae) as a test case
A novel target‐enriched multilocus assay for sponges (Porifera): Red Sea Haplosclerida (Demospongiae) as a test case Open
With declining biodiversity worldwide, a better understanding of species diversity and their relationships is imperative for conservation and management efforts. Marine sponges are species‐rich ecological key players on coral reefs, but th…
View article: The impact of space, host dissimilitude and environment on prokaryotic communities of golf ball sponges
The impact of space, host dissimilitude and environment on prokaryotic communities of golf ball sponges Open
Golf ball sponges are small, sometimes inconspicuous, sponges. They can be found across a range of habitats varying from perturbed and pristine coral reefs to harbours and marine lakes and from the deep sea to shallow waters. They can be d…
View article: A Study of Sponge Symbionts from Different Light Habitats
A Study of Sponge Symbionts from Different Light Habitats Open
View article: Exploring Prokaryotic Communities in the Guts and Mucus of Nudibranchs, and Their Similarity to Sediment and Seawater Microbiomes
Exploring Prokaryotic Communities in the Guts and Mucus of Nudibranchs, and Their Similarity to Sediment and Seawater Microbiomes Open
View article: A preliminary study of the sponge fauna of Orchid island: denizens of pool-cave-canyon systems
A preliminary study of the sponge fauna of Orchid island: denizens of pool-cave-canyon systems Open
In the present study, we describe elements of the sponge fauna sampled from unique pool-cave-canyon systems at a remote island off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. 22 demosponge species are described of which 10 are new to science, and po…
View article: A novel cell-based screen identifies chemical entities that reverse the immune-escape phenotype of metastatic tumours
A novel cell-based screen identifies chemical entities that reverse the immune-escape phenotype of metastatic tumours Open
Genetic and epigenetic events have been implicated in the downregulation of the cellular antigen processing and presentation machinery (APM), which in turn, has been associated with cancer evasion of the immune system. When these essential…
View article: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers isolated from the marine sponge <i>Lendenfeldia chondrodes</i> collected in Mayotte
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers isolated from the marine sponge <i>Lendenfeldia chondrodes</i> collected in Mayotte Open
CDK7 and FynB protein kinases have been recognized as relevant targets for cancer and brain diseases treatment due to their pivotal regulatory roles in cellular functions such as cell cycle and neural signal transduction. Several studies d…