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