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Sensory cells in tunicates: insights into mechanoreceptor evolution
Tunicates, the sister group of vertebrates, offer a unique perspective for evolutionary developmental studies (Evo-Devo) due to their simple anatomical organization. Moreover, the separation of tunicates from vertebrates predated the vertebrate-specific genome duplications. As adults, they include both sessile and pelagic species, with very limited mobility requirements related mainly to water filtration. In sessile species,…
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The European project “DeuteroNoise” – characterization of maritime noise in different European basins and its impact on ecological relevant deuterostome invertebrates
DeuteroNoise is an European project founded by JPI Oceans intergovernmental platform. The project aims to characterize the noise pollution caused by maritime traffic in selected sites of the North Adriatic Sea, Lagoon of Venice, North Sea, Black Sea, and Barcelona shore, and to investigate its impact on behavior, nervous system and sensory organs, immune system,…
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Update from AquaFarm 2024: DeuteroNoise and Diaphonia
AquaFarm 2024 Lucia Manni (DeuteroNoise) & Daniela Bertotto (Diaphonia) We are delighted to share insights from the recent AquaFarm 2024 exhibition, a pivotal event in the realm of aquaculture, shellfish farming, and sustainable fishing. At the forefront of this gathering were two distinguished projects, DeuteroNoise and Diaphonia, which captivated audiences with their innovative approaches and…