Lorenzo Scenna

Jun 5, 2024 | nature.com | Roberto Danovaro |Lisa Levin |Ginevra Fanelli |Lorenzo Scenna

AbstractDespite their small individual size, marine prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes can form large 3D structures and complex habitats. These habitats contribute to seafloor heterogeneity, facilitating colonization by animals and protists. They also provide food and refuge for a variety of species and promote novel ecological interactions.