小型底栖生物研究中的基本问题凸显了这些虽小但无处不在的动物如何能增进我们对自然的理解。

Fundamental questions in meiofauna research highlight how small but ubiquitous animals can improve our understanding of Nature.

作者信息

Martínez Alejandro, Bonaglia Stefano, Di Domenico Maikon, Fonseca Gustavo, Ingels Jeroen, Jörger Katharina M, Laumer Christopher, Leasi Francesca, Zeppilli Daniela, Baldrighi Elisa, Bik Holly, Cepeda Diego, Curini-Galletti Marco, Cutter Asher D, Dos Santos Giovanni, Fattorini Simone, Frisch Dagmar, Gollner Sabine, Jondelius Ulf, Kerbl Alexandra, Kocot Kevin M, Majdi Nabil, Mammola Stefano, Martín-Durán José M, Menegotto André, Montagna Paul A, Nascimento Francisco J A, Puillandre Nicolas, Rognant Anne, Sánchez Nuria, Santos Isaac R, Schmidt-Rhaesa Andreas, Schratzberger Michaela, Semprucci Federica, Shimabukuro Mauricio, Sommerfield Paul J, Struck Torsten H, Sørensen Martin V, Wallberg Andreas, Worsaae Katrine, Yamasaki Hiroshi, Fontaneto Diego

机构信息

Molecular Ecology Group (MEG), Water Research Institute (CNR-IRSA), National Research Council, 28922, Verbania Pallanza, Italy.

Department of Marine Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

出版信息

Commun Biol. 2025 Mar 17;8(1):449. doi: 10.1038/s42003-025-07888-1.

DOI:10.1038/s42003-025-07888-1

PMID:40097602

原文链接:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11914145/

Abstract

This paper identifies the top-50 priority questions for meiofaunal research, highlighting their critical roles in biogeochemical cycles and biodiversity. It calls for a balanced research agenda, international cooperation, and advances in technology to overcome current challenges and unlock meiofauna’s full potential.

摘要

本文确定了小型底栖生物研究的前50个优先问题，突出了它们在生物地球化学循环和生物多样性中的关键作用。它呼吁制定一个平衡的研究议程、开展国际合作并推动技术进步，以克服当前的挑战并释放小型底栖生物的全部潜力。