M. Leray

Contrasting drivers of abundant phage and prokaryotic communities in tropical, coastal ecosystems across the Isthmus of Panama

This study compares factors shaping phage and prokaryotic communities in tropical coastal ecosystems of the Isthmus of Panama, finding environmental gradients influence both, while local conditions affect prokaryotes more than phages.

DNA metabarcoding provides insights into the diverse diet of a dominant suspension feeder, the giant plumose anemone Metridium farcimen

This study uses DNA metabarcoding to analyze the diet of the giant plumose anemone, revealing a broader range of prey than previously known and highlighting terrestrial input into marine food webs.

The gut microbiome stability of a butterflyfish is disrupted on severely degraded Caribbean coral reefs

The study shows that gut microbiome stability in a butterflyfish declines on severely degraded Caribbean coral reefs, with reduced Endozoicomonas and increased anaerobic bacteria.

Environmental DNA survey captures patterns of fish and invertebrate diversity across a tropical seascape

The paper uses eDNA surveys to assess fish and invertebrate diversity across a tropical Caribbean bay, finding significant community differences driven by habitat specialists and wave tolerance.