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Project

The relation between FUNction and biodiversity of nematoda in the DEEP-sea (FUNDEEP)

Outputs and Outcomes

Code

01J14909

Duration

01 January 2009 → 31 October 2013

Funding

Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund

Promotor

Ann Vanreusel

Research disciplines

Natural sciences
- Animal biology

Keywords

nematoda biodiversity deep-sea ecosystem-functioning meiofauna benthos

Project description

The main goal of research is to gain insight in the functioning of deep-sea benthos ecosystems. More specific the role of meiofauna in the C-flux of deep-sea sediments and the relation with their biodiversity will be studied, at different locations with contrasting food regimes. The main emphasis will be given to identification of the trophic position en potential selectivity of nematoda.

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