The conservation of genome regulatory elements over long periods of evolution is not limited to vertebrates, as previously thought, but also in echinoderms (invertebrates). This is one of the most ...

" ... the 10th International Echinoderm Conference ... was held on the campus of the University of Otago"--P. vii. siris_sil_689187 ...

Animal names often sound precise, but many are the result of early guesswork that never got corrected. Explorers, naturalists ...

For much of the twentieth century, a prevailing view in marine biology held that most major marine groups originated in ...

A research trip to Antarctica uncovered marine life that hadn't been seen before in one of the world's most remote spots. Researchers were especially drawn to ...

This big fella joined our turkey sandwich picnic on the top of Djouce Mountain on our Christmas hike. Is he a common raven?

Decomposition is essential to all ecosystems, both on land and in the ocean. In marine environments, decomposition and nutrient recycling keep food webs functioning, prevent the buildup of organic ...

Starfish, also known as sea stars, are equipped with an almost alien-like anatomy. Despite lacking a brain, blood, and ...

In early January 2026, researchers surveying Texas beaches uncovered an unsettling sight: thousands of heart urchin skeletons strewn across miles of sand, turning a rare treasure into a grim carpet ...

In a rare achievement for an undergraduate student, Colby Higdon, a geology major on the paleontology track with the University of Oklahoma has published original paleontological research conducted at ...

The study of the physiology and ecology of animals that don't have backbones, ranging from worms to sea stars, and of parasites, which can often provide insights into complex ecosystems. (Sea star ...