The family Capitellidae performs critical roles in bioturbation and sediment remediation within global marine benthic ecosystems. However, they are a taxonomically challenging group due to their simple morphology and a ‘morphological mosaic’, where traditional classificatory traits, such as thoracic chaetiger counts, appear convergently across genera. Previous multi-locus studies (using 18S, 28S, H3, and COI) first highlighted...

Phyllodoce koreana was first described in 1985 in Gwangyang Bay, a semi-enclosed bay in Korea affected by significant organic input from the Seomjin River and dredging activities near the Gwangyang Port. Since then, this Korean endemic species has received limited attention in taxonomic and ecological studies. Phyllodoce koreana is known for its resilience to mild disturbances but is vulnerable to severe environmental changes....

Understanding the current status and recent development of the population genetics and connectivity of sea turtles is crucial for effective conservation management of the species. Five sea turtle species, green turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), loggerhead turtle ( Caretta caretta ), hawksbill turtle ( Eretmochelys imbricata ), olive ridley turtle ( Lepidochelys olivacea ) and leatherback turtle ( Dermochelys coriacea ), are recorded...