Population genetic structure of two bacterivorous nematodes along the North Sea and adjacent estuaries

Pellioditis marina and Geomonhystera disjuncta are two nematode species living on decaying brown algae and are abundant in the marine and estuarine environment. They can reach very high densities and are important in decomposing processes. The population genetic structure will be analysed using molecular information and experimental approaches. By integrating different spatial scales and tidal vs nontidal systems, the observed population genetic structure with respect to passive dispersal capacities will be examined. The genetic structure using the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase c subunit 1-... Mehr ...