Cryptic species could represent a substantial fraction of biodiversity. However, inconsistent
definitions and taxonomic treatment of cryptic species prevent informed estimates of their …

ABSTRACT The cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis Ehrenberg, 1831, is a widely distributed tropical
cephalopod species in the Indo-West Pacific region. This cuttlefish is vulnerable to the …

Squids, cuttlefish and octopus are used for the preparation of traditional products sold on the
Chinese market without a specific denomination. In this study DNA barcoding and …

The diamondback squid, Thysanoteuthis rhombus, is the only currently accepted species
within the family Thysanoteuthidae. In this study, the mitogenome of T. rhombus was …

Abstract The genera Amphiprion and Premnas comprise the common anemonefish that are
widely distributed in tropical areas. Species identification of these two genera is difficult due …

The correct labeling of seafood is important to protect nature and the rights of consumers.
Given the certainty that the resources of the sea are not inexhaustible, only strict regulations …

mercaptoethanol (2-ME), alongside polyvinylpyrrolidone is commonly used in plant DNA
extractions to deal with polyphenols, which could interfere with extraction and downstream …

Squids of the family Gonatidae are key components in oceanic communities. However,
issues related to correct species identification, number of species, and their genetic …

In this study, we aim to determine the efficacy of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I (COI)
and 16S ribosomal RNA genes as marker in discriminating the cephalopods from …

Nearly all deep-sea cephalopod life history studies have been completed by examination of
specimens collected in the wild. Much of this work is like piecing together a puzzle; …