High genetic diversity in the pelagic deep-sea fauna of the Atacama Trench revealed by environmental DNA
S. Ramirez-Flandes, C. Gonzalez, M. Aldunate, J. Poulain, P. Wincker, R. Glud, R. Escribano, S. Arnaud, O. Ulloa
This study uses environmental DNA to reveal high genetic diversity in the deep-sea fauna of the Atacama Trench, showing that deep waters contribute significantly to overall diversity.
bioRxiv · Apr 14, 2022 · PreprintEcology