Tamar Lotan

Predation on scyphozoan polyps and selective nematocyst incorporation dynamics in the aeolid, Caloria militaris

This study examines how two nudibranch species interact with scyphozoan polyps, finding that Caloria militaris consumes them and uses nematocysts for defense, while Flabellina affinis avoids them.

Jellyfish blooms Through the Microbial Lens: Temporal Changes, Cross-Species and Jellyfish-Water Comparisons

This study examines microbial dynamics in Rhopilema nomadica blooms, identifying tissue-specific taxa and cross-species patterns, while highlighting localized bacterial transmission.

Directional swimming patterns in jellyfish aggregations

This study shows jellyfish use directional swimming against surface gravity waves to reduce stranding risk, improving predictability of their movement and impact.

Signaling via GABAB receptors regulates early development and neurogenesis in the basal metazoan Nematostella vectensis

This study identifies GABAB receptor homologs in Nematostella vectensis and shows that activating GABABR signaling inhibits neurogenesis and disrupts nervous system development.