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The archaeal class Nitrososphaeria is a key player of the reproductive microbiome in sponges during gametogenesis

This study investigates microbial changes in sponge reproductive stages, finding that Nitrososphaeria archaea are significantly associated with microbial composition shifts in species with previtellogenic oocytes.

Delegating sex: differential gene expression in stolonizing syllids uncovers the hormonal control of reproduction in Annelida

The paper identifies differentially expressed genes and neurohormones involved in stolonization in Syllis magdalena, suggesting hormonal and circadian regulation of reproduction in annelids.

Molecular phylogeny of Odontosyllis (Annelida, Syllidae): A recent and rapid radiation of marine bioluminescent worms.

This study investigates the evolutionary history and speciation patterns of Odontosyllis, finding a recent rapid radiation linked to bioluminescent courtship and revealing paraphyly in the genus.