Microalgal biofilm induces larval settlement in the model marine worm Platynereis dumerilii
C. Hird, G. Jekely, E. A. Williams
This study identifies microalgal biofilm as a settlement cue for Platynereis dumerilii larvae, showing species-specific preferences and enhancing juvenile growth.
bioRxiv · Jan 23, 2024 · PreprintZoology