Blar i Department of Biological Sciences på emneord "Svamper"
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Carnivorous sponges of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Phylogeny, taxonomy, distribution and microbial associations of the Cladorhizidae (Demospongiae, Poecilosclerida)
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-11-29)The sponges (phylum Porifera) are defined by the presence of an aquiferous system in which choanoflagellate cells create a current and filter water flowing through the sponge body. The carnivorous sponges represent the ... -
Epibenthic megafauna associated with sponge grounds formed by the unique glass sponge Vazella pourtalesii in Emerald Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada
(Master thesis, 2018-06-28)Large, dense aggregations of sponges or “sponge grounds” have seen a surge of scientific interest in recent years. The pivotal ecological functions of sponges may warrant conservation measures that have been neglected in ... -
Phylogeny and taxonomy of Polymastiidae (Porifera: Demospongiae)
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-11-22)This thesis focuses on the family Polymastiidae, one of the key taxa of sponges (phylum Porifera), an important component of marine benthos in the polar and temperate seas. The current taxonomy of this family is based on ... -
Towards improved management of deep-sea sponge grounds in Norwegian waters
(Master thesis, 2016-10-04)Throughout this thesis I will further identify sponges ecological significance and vulnerability to human activities in the North Atlantic, with interest in Norwegian waters and background research of the integrated Barents ...