Fundamental questions in meiofauna research highlight how small but ubiquitous animals can improve our understanding of Nature
Martínez, A.; Bonaglia, S.; Di Domenico, M.; Fonseca, G.; Ingels, J.; Jörger, K.M.; Laumer, C.; Leasi, F.; Zeppilli, D.; Baldrighi, E.; Bik, H.; Cepeda, D.; Curini-Galletti, M.; Cutter, A.D.; dos Santos, G.; Fattorini, S.; Frisch, D.; Gollner, S.; Jondelius, U.; Kerbl, A.; Kocot, K.M.; Majdi, N.; Mammola, S.; Martín-Durán, J.M.; Menegotto, A.; Montagna, P.A.; Nascimento, F.J.A.; Puillandre, N.; Rognant, A.; Sánchez, N.; Santos, I.R.; Schmidt-Rhaesa, A.; Schratzberger, M.; Semprucci, F.; Shimabukuro, M.; Sommerfield, P.J.; Struck, T.H.; Sørensen, M.V.; Wallberg, A.; Worsaae, K.; Yamasaki, H.; Fontaneto, D. (2025). Fundamental questions in meiofauna research highlight how small but ubiquitous animals can improve our understanding of Nature. Communications Biology 8(1): 449. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-07888-1
In: Communications Biology. Nature Portfolio: Berlin. ISSN 2399-3642; e-ISSN 2399-3642, more
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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. |
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