Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Molecular
fossils
have
been
used
to
augment
the
physical
fossil
record,
charting
expansion
of
complex
life
through
Neoproterozoic
Era
(~1000-541
Ma).This
work
relies
on
hypothesis
that
C
27
steranes
preserved
in
sedimentary
rocks
originated
from
cholesterol,
predominant
sterol
produced
by
red
algae
and
animals.Following
same
logic,
28
29
carbon
are
widely
considered
be
derived
sterols
fungi,
green
some
protists.In
this
study,
we
demonstrate
gene
24-C
methyltransferase
(smt),
which
is
necessary
produce
sterols,
exists
segmented
worms,
an
advanced
group
animals.Phylogenetic
analysis
relevant
suggests
it
was
present
first
animals
lost
independently
at
least
seven
major
lineages.A
molecular
clock
demonstrates
SMT
specific
their
closest
ancestors
Neoproterozoic.Based
these
results,
cannot
indicative
animals,
28+
not
solely
fungi
or
algae.While
our
results
do
necessarily
contradict
emerging
picture
informed
fossils,
they
refute
underlying
drives
interpretive
paradigm.
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 223 - 223
Published: Jan. 25, 2025
Phyllodoce
koreana
was
first
described
in
1985
Gwangyang
Bay,
a
semi-enclosed
bay
Korea
affected
by
significant
organic
input
from
the
Seomjin
River
and
dredging
activities
near
Port.
Since
then,
this
Korean
endemic
species
has
received
limited
attention
taxonomic
ecological
studies.
is
known
for
its
resilience
to
mild
disturbances
but
vulnerable
severe
environmental
changes.
In
study,
P.
specimens
were
collected
organically
polluted
Asian
stalked
tunicate
aquaculture
farms
at
eight
sites
Jindong
location
with
conditions
similar
those
of
over
course
five
sampling
events
March
November.
Both
bays
experience
benthic
hypoxia
summer
due
elevated
water
temperatures
matter
accumulation.
Phyllodocid
primarily
November
2023,
non-hypoxic
periods,
suggesting
potential
seasonal
adaptations
fluctuations.
The
morphological
features
consistent
original
description
koreana,
confirming
their
identification.
Additionally,
we
reported
previously
overlooked
details,
contributing
more
comprehensive
understanding
species.
We
also
present,
time,
complete
mitochondrial
genome
species,
comprising
15,559
bp,
which
provides
essential
genetic
data
future
phylogenetic
analysis
protein-coding
genes
shows
that,
among
17
related
polychaete
(family
Phyllodocidae)
closely
family
Goniadidae.
Future
research
should
expand
our
knowledge
taxonomy
integrating
additional
genomes
investigating
role
conserved
gene
synteny
within
Polychaeta.
Diversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 134 - 134
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Pilargidae
is
a
family
of
free-living
and
burrowing
marine
annelids.
A
lack
available
molecular
data
for
most
these
species
has
precluded
assessment
their
phylogenetic
relationships
left
uncertain
the
placement
Antonbruunia,
which
hypothesized
to
be
either
member
or
its
sister
clade,
monotypic
Antonbruunidae.
In
this
study,
we
describe
new
Antonbruunia
milenae
sp.
nov.,
found
at
845
m
depth
off
coast
San
Diego,
California,
USA,
address
phylogeny
organisms
using
15
novel
mitogenomes
multiple
Sanger-sequenced
loci.
Our
results
show
that
falls
within
Pilargidae,
making
Antonbruunidae
junior
synonym
Pilargidae.
Glyphohesione
was
transferred
from
Pilarginae
Synelminae,
previously
unassigned
genera
Otopsis
were
shown
belong
Hermundura
assigned
Phyllodocida
incertae
sedis.
Sigambra
non-monophyletic.
Four
different
mitogenome
gene
orders
among
Changes
between
ancestral
state
order
inferred.
Two
have
introns
COI
gene.
These
efforts
represent
significant
expansion
resources
pilargids,
as
well
basis
more
stable
taxonomy.
Diversity,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 83 - 83
Published: Jan. 25, 2022
Lumbrineridae
is
a
family
of
marine
annelids
with
simple
external
morphology
but
complex
and
diverse
jaw
apparatuses
consisting
paired
maxillae
mandibles.
Here
we
present
the
first
phylogeny
lumbrinerids
based
on
combination
nuclear
(18S
rDNA)
mitochondrial
(COI,
16S
markers
utilizing
Bayesian
inference
Maximum
Likelihood
approaches.
Despite
limited
taxon
sampling,
our
results
support
monophyly
genera
Abyssoninoe,
Augeneria,
Gallardoneris,
Lumbrineriopsis,
Ninoe
indicate
polyphyly
Lumbrineris
(the
type
genus
family)
Scoletoma.
None
morphological
characters
traditionally
used
in
lumbrinerid
systematics,
such
as
presence
connecting
plates,
four
pairs
maxillae,
bidentate
hooded
hooks,
colorless
IV,
multidentate
IV
were
found
to
be
exclusive
homologies
for
well-supported
clade
have
probably
evolved
several
times
independently
within
Lumbrineridae.
Journal of Systematic Palaeontology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 1 - 14
Published: Oct. 5, 2022
The
Cambrian
fossil
Amiskwia
sagittiformis
has
puzzled
palaeontologists
for
more
than
a
century,
but
recent
re-investigation
of
its
morphology
suggested
close
relationship
with
the
bilaterian
clade
Gnathifera,
comprising
Rotifera,
Gnathostomulida
and
Micrognathozoa.
Since
already
been
considered
closely
related
to
Chaetognatha,
this
new
interpretation
supports
molecular
developmental
studies
finding
phylogenetic
between
Chaetognatha
Gnathifera.
re-description
jaw
apparatus
first
analysis
by
Vinther
&
Parry
(2019
Vinther,
J.
Parry,
L.
A.
2019.
Bilateral
elements
in
bridge
morphological
gap
gnathiferans
chaetognaths.
Current
Biology,
29(5),
881–888.[Crossref],
[PubMed],
[Web
Science
®]
,
[Google
Scholar])
found
rather
surprising
topology
being
sister
groups
nested
inside
Furthermore,
subsequent
paper
from
Caron
Cheung
Caron,
J.-B.
Cheung,
B.
is
large
gnathiferan
complex
gnathostomulid-like
jaws.
Communications
2,
164.
doi:10.1038/s42003-019-0388-4[Crossref],
re-described
jaws
as
very
similar
configuration
Gnathostomulida,
did
not
include
any
analysis.
Here
we
test
various
parsimony
Bayesian
analyses,
taking
into
account
description
careful
re-amendment
matrix
Parry.
According
our
results
findings
on
phylogeny
their
extant
members,
suggest
systematization
these
taxa.
We
recovered
stem-group
chaetognath
within
Cucullophora
nov.,
rejecting
hypothesis
affinity
consensual
monophyletic
Gnathifera
group
Cucullophora,
all
together
forming
Chaetognathifera.
Rotifera
+
Micrognathozoa
form
named
Gynognathifera
nov.
discuss
characters
supporting
each
reasons
that
Finally,
hope
carefully
amended
focused
formal
classification
robust
phylogeny,
will
be
use
future
palaeontology
clades.
Zoosystematics and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
100(4), P. 1297 - 1314
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
In
this
study,
we
conducted
morphological
and
molecular
analyses
of
Perinereis
wilsoni
,
a
species
being
considered
for
aquaculture
in
China.
We
found
difficult
to
identify
because
its
close
similarity
the
sympatric
P.
mictodonta
thus
sought
genetic
markers
more
easily
distinguish
it
investigate
phylogenetic
relationship
other
nereidids.
For
first
time,
sequenced,
assembled,
annotated
complete
mitochondrial
genome,
nuclear
ribosomal
sequences
(
18S-ITS1-5.8S-ITS2-28S
),
four
histone
genes
H3-H2A-H2B-H4
)
.
Comprehensive
bioinformatics
methods
were
employed
assemble
genome-skimming
data
ensure
assembly
quality.
Phylogenetic
based
on
five
datasets
available
genomes
(32
taxa
Nereididae,
including
8
using
maximum
likelihood
Bayesian
analyses,
provide
support
monophyly
genus
contrast,
nuntia
group,
subgroup
within
is
nonmonophyletic.
has
closer
with
vancaurica
Our
study
serves
as
baseline
future
work
cultivation,
reproductive
biology,
phylogeny
Cell and Tissue Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
391(2), P. 305 - 322
Published: Dec. 23, 2022
Annelid
chaetae
are
extracellular
chitinous
structures
that
formed
in
an
epidermal
invagination,
the
chaetal
follicle.
The
basalmost
cell
of
this
follicle,
chaetoblast,
serves
like
a
3D-printer
as
it
dynamically
shapes
chaeta.
During
chaetogenesis
apical
microvilli
chaetoblast
form
template
for
chaeta,
any
structural
details
result
from
modulating
pattern.
This
study
describes
process
detail
model
organism
Platynereis
dumerilii
and
clarifies
some
aspects
its
close
relative
Nereis
vexillosa,
first
annelid
which
ultrastructure
had
been
described.
Nereid
species
possess
compound
characteristic
numerous
subgroups
errant
annelids.
distal
most
section
these
is
movable;
hinge
connects
part
chaeta
to
shaft.
Modulation
differences
their
structure,
diameter
number
microvilli,
withdrawal
reappearance
determine
shape
chaetae.
Chaetal
structure
pattern
also
change
during
life
history.
While
larvae
single
type
(in
addition
internal
aciculae),
juveniles
adults
two
types
replaced
by
large
paddle-shaped
swimming
epitokous
stages.
Chaetogenesis
continuous
lasts
entire
lifespan.
detailed
developmental
sequence
site
formation
very
similar
within
groups.
We
expect
similarity
results
conserved
gene
regulatory
network
making
optimal
system
test
phylogenetic
affinity
taxa
homology
Journal of Morphology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
284(4)
Published: Feb. 14, 2023
Representatives
of
the
extant
family
Oenonidae
(Annelida,
Eunicida)
have
a
prionognath
jaw
apparatus,
with
maxillae
having
forceps-like
elements,
number
asymmetrical
dentate
plates
and
long
slender
carriers,
which
is
characteristic
some
fossil
forms
known
from
Paleozoic
epoch.
Therefore,
data
on
fine
structure
functional
morphology
jaws
are
helpful
for
interpretation
materials.
The
apparatus
ventral
pharyngeal
organ
studied
in
one
species
(Annelida)-Drilonereis
cf.
filum.
material
was
collected
soft
bottom
Marseille
Bay
(Mediterranean)
examined
help
TEM
histological
techniques.
A
three-dimensional
(3D)
reconstruction
made
complete
series
semithin
sections.
entire
about
500
µm
length;
it
includes
mandibles
four
pairs
maxillae,
connected
paired
dorsal
carriers
an
unpaired
carrier.
While
retracted,
reaches
VIII-XI
chaetigers.
most
solid
part
maxillary
that
is,
I
II,
2.5-5
thick.
plate
consists
monolithic
array
merged
scleroprotein
granules
perforations,
spaces
remaining
microvilli,
visible;
basal
layer
loosely
arranged
collagen
fibers
penetrated
microvilli
has
no
signs
sclerotization.
study
Drilonereis
filum
showed
presence
common
patterns
Eunicida
order.
Like
Dorvilleidae,
Eunicidae,
Onuphidae,
Lumbrineridae,
formed
at
basis
typical
annelid
cuticle's
transformation
epi-
basicuticular
layers,
its
impregnation
by
merging
granules.
Through
nature
sclerotization,
D.
similar
to
those
Histriobdellidae,
juvenile
Mooreonuphis
stigmatis
(Onuphidae).
Analysis
3D-reconstructions
shows
MxI
this
species,
probably
other
can
make
grasping
motions
fixing
joint
right
left
two-door
hinge
type.
In
general,
overall
mechanics
work
greater
similarity
Dorvilleidae
than
Labidognatha
Simmetrognatha
(Onuphidae,
Lumbrineridae).
need
compactization
when
moving
dense
sediment
or
burrows
factors
determining
structure.
PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. e16446 - e16446
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
The
mitochondrial
genomes
(mitogenomes)
of
metazoans
generally
include
the
same
set
protein-coding
genes,
which
ensures
homology
genes
between
species.
are
often
used
as
reference
data
for
species
identification
based
on
genetic
(DNA
barcoding).
need
such
has
been
increasing
due
to
application
environmental
DNA
(eDNA)
analysis
assessments.
Recently,
number
publicly
available
sequence
reads
obtained
with
next-generation
sequencing
(NGS)
in
public
database
(the
NCBI
Sequence
Read
Archive,
SRA).
Such
freely
NGS
would
be
promising
sources
assembling
(mPCGs)
organisms
whose
not
GenBank.
present
study
aimed
assemble
annelid
mPCGs
from
raw
deposited
SRA.The
recent
progress
classification
Annelida
was
briefly
introduced.
In
study,
32
19
families
clitellates
and
allies
Sedentaria
(echiurans
polychaetes)
were
newly
assembled
SRA.
Assembly
performed
a
recently
published
pipeline
mitoRNA,
includes
cycles
Bowtie2
mapping
Trinity
assembly.
Assembled
GenBank
Third
Party
Data
(TPA)
data.
A
phylogenetic
tree
reconstructed
maximum
likelihood
(ML)
analysis,
together
other
GenBank.mPCG
assembly
largely
successful
except
Travisia
forbesii;
only
four
detected
contigs
probably
targeting
its
parasite.
Most
successfully
obtained,
whereas
atp8,
nad2,
nad4l
22-24
high
nucleotide
substitution
rates
these
might
relevant
failure
although
nad6,
showed
similarly
rate,
assembled.
Although
positions
several
lineages
resolved
relationships
some
polychaetes
leeches
that
inferred
by
transcriptomes
well
more
dense
taxon
sampling
than
previous
analyses
transcriptomes.
better
resolving
both
higher
lower
classifications,
there
ensuring
needs
specific
loci
do
require
resolutions,
barcoding,
eDNA,
among
taxa.
help
design
primers
gene
sequences
species,
hard
amplify
Sanger
using
universal
primers.