Verena Tunnicliffe

This study investigates the speciation and demography of two sympatric Rimicaris shrimp species at hydrothermal vents, finding they are genetically distinct despite co-occurring and showing regional genetic structure and population dynamics influenced by geological and oceanic factors.

The paper updates the Galapagos Rift hydrothermal vent species list from 74 to 92 species, including 15 new records, to better understand vent fauna biogeography and inform management strategies.