Hidden in Plain Sight: A Novel Symbiotic Haplosclerid Sponge Species Revealed by its Mitochondrial Genome
Momin Ahmed, Jan Vicente, Russell T. Hill, Dennis V. Lavrov
The paper discovers a new symbiotic sponge species through mitochondrial genome analysis and phylogenetic studies, revealing a new clade within Haplosclerida.
bioRxiv · Jul 8, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology