Marine Nematodes
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What is the role of marine nematodes in marine sediments?

  • Temperature regulation and salinity maintenance
  • Predation and competition for resources
  • Nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition (correct)
  • Oxygen production and carbon sequestration

    • Why is studying the taxonomy and phylogenetics of marine nematodes important?

  • Contributes to space exploration research
  • Helps in developing new pharmaceutical drugs
  • Aids in predicting weather patterns and ocean currents
  • Provides insights into their evolutionary history and ecological interactions (correct)

    • What makes marine nematodes the most abundant and diverse metazoans in marine sediments?

  • Their large body size and predatory behavior
  • Their symbiotic relationship with coral reefs
  • Their crucial roles in ecosystem functioning (correct)
  • Their ability to withstand extreme temperatures

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