Deep connections: exploring the genetic connectivity of mesophotic and shallow-water populations of the sponge Axinella polypoides

Abstract Mesophotic sponge grounds (MSG), which are known as local biodiversity hotspots along the Eastern Mediterranean, have been suggested to serve as refugia for threatened species from shallower habitats. However, to understand their role as a refuge, their connectivity to shallow habitats shou...

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Autors principals:	Tom Morav, Sergi Taboada, Liron Goren, Tal Idan, Sigal Shefer, Yaron Tikochinski, Carlota Gracia Sancha, Thierry Pérez, Rafel Coma, Micha Ilan
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	Nature Portfolio 2025-11-01
Col·lecció:	Scientific Reports
Matèries:	Conservation biology Population genetics Mesophotic Refugia RADseq Sponges
Accés en línia:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-18563-0
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