Valerio Tettamanti

A Deep Phylogenetic Split Between Short- and Long-Wavelength-Tuned Visual Systems in Surgeonfishes (Acanthuridae)

This study investigates visual plasticity in surgeonfishes by analyzing opsin gene expression across 22 species, revealing a deep phylogenetic split in visual systems that predates ecological diversification.

From deployment to functioning ecosystems: assessing taxonomic richness and community composition on modular shellfish reefs using environmental DNA metabarcoding

The paper assesses biodiversity recovery on modular shellfish reefs using eDNA metabarcoding, showing rapid taxonomic richness gains but ongoing compositional shifts over time.

Damsels in a hidden colour: development of ultraviolet sensitivity and colour patterns in damselfishes (Pomacentridae)

This study investigates the development of ultraviolet sensitivity and colour patterns in damselfishes across ontogenetic stages using UV photography, phylogenetic analysis, and gene expression data.

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated generation of biallelic G0 anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) mutants

This study develops a CRISPR/Cas9 protocol for generating biallelic mutants in the anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris, achieving high mutation efficiency and demonstrating loss-of-function phenotypes.