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« on: December 28, 2025, 12:21:33 am »The Socialism of The Sea Cucumber
Apostichocystis gudetama
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They have a variety of important ecological roles including nutrient cycling, redistribution and oxygenation of surface sediments, enhancement of benthic habitat through excretion of inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus, and amelioration of local ocean acidification impacts on coral reefs.https://www.bing.com/search?q=why+could+sea+cucumbers+be+considered+socilaist%3F&form=ANNTH1&refig=6950b02adabe4f0ea95b57bbb03b3872&pc=U531
Apostichocystis gudetama
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The Sea Cucumber-Infecting Parasitehttps://www.bing.com/search?q=the+sea+cucumber-infecting+parasite&form=ANNTH1&refig=6950c9b69acb42e3acc71974c2db61e0&pc=U531
The sea cucumber-infecting parasite Apostichocystis gudetama gen. nov. sp. nov. is a significant concern for the conservation of Japanese sea cucumbers (Apostichopus japonicus). This parasite, classified as an apicomplexan cyst, is prevalent in the ovaries of these sea cucumbers and can lead to lower fecundity and adverse effects on wild populations and aquaculture efforts. The complete nuclear ribosomal RNA (rrn) operon, the entire mitochondrial genome, and a partial apicoplast genome have been recovered from this parasite, providing insights into its phylogenetic context and evolutionary significance. The parasite's close relationship with coccidian-like parasites of marine fish and cnidarians suggests a broader ecological impact and the potential for expanding the marine-host-specific clade of apicomplexans.