Ecology of Echinodermata in the Clarion-Clipperton-Fracture Zone (Central Pacific)
Tanja Stratmann, Erik Simon‐Lledó, Marcel T. J. van der Meer, Magdalini Christodoulou, Sven Rossel, Ana Colaço
This study investigates the ecological roles of echinoderms in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone, finding that brittle stars consume organic matter from foraminifera and sponges, while some species rely on stalks to access prey.
Deep Sea Research Part I Oceanographic Research Papers · Sep 23, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology