Contrasting biological features in morphologically cryptic Mediterranean sponges

Sponges are key organisms in the marine benthos where they play essential roles in ecological processes such as creating new niches, competition for resources, and organic matter recycling. Despite the increasing number of taxonomical studies, many sponge species remain hidden, whether unnoticed or...

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Main Authors: Leire Garate, Andrea Blanquer, Maria J. Uriz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-06-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/3490.pdf