Adaptative strategies of Caribbean sponge holobionts beyond the mesophotic zone

ABSTRACT: Marine sponges and their microbiome function together as holobionts, playing essential roles in ecosystem dynamics and exhibiting remarkable adaptability across depth gradients. This study utilized a multi-omics approach, integrating microbiome and metabolome analyses, to investigate adaptive strategies in sponges inhabiting the mesophotic (80-125 m), upper-rariphotic (125-200 m), and lower-rariphotic (200-305 m) zones of Curacao. We hypothesized that depth-related environmental factors drive distinct adaptation strategies, similar to patterns observed in fish and coral assemblages.

INSTRUMENT(S): Q-tof Bruker

ORGANISM(S): Sponges

SUBMITTER: Benoit Paix  

PROVIDER: MSV000096962 | MassIVE | Sun Jan 26 13:13:00 GMT 2025

REPOSITORIES: MassIVE