On Dracograllus miguelitus sp. nov. (Nematoda: Draconematidae) from an inactive structure: insights into its taxonomy, biodiversity and ecology at hydrothermal vents

Background Hydrothermal vent fields are habitats to a diverse array of benthic organisms, including several nematode species, which represent a significant portion of the biodiversity in these environments. Despite their ecological importance, most research on hydrothermal vents has focused on macro...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	William Johnson da Silva, Daniela Zeppilli, Valentin Foulon, Pierre-Antoine Dessandier, Marjolaine Matabos, Jozee Sarrazin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Mid-Atlantic Ridge Lucky strike vent field Prochaetosomatinae Fluorescent microscopy Systematic Deep-sea mining
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/19585.pdf