Some species, like Spirobranchus giganteus (the Christmas tree worm), create colorful spiral tubes that embed in coral reefs, becoming permanent fixtures in these ecosystems. The calcareous nature of ...

In this study, we investigate the nanoplastic particle transfer from exposed adults to offspring using the marine calcareous tubeworm Spirobranchus bakau and the acorn barnacle Amphibalanus amphitrite ...

The ocean’s vast depths hold mysteries that continue to intrigue and surprise even the most dedicated marine biologists. While dolphins, sharks, and whales capture most of our attention, the ...