M. A. E. Malaquias

Molecular metabarcoding reveals an omnivorous diet in Smaragdinella haminoeid snails and sheds light on their unique evolution

Morphological traits in Smaragdinella, including an increased number of gizzard plate ridges, a flattened ovoid shell, and an enlarged foot, most likely facilitate the processing of diverse food items and survival in wave-exposed environments, and the functionality of the gut microbiome may contribute to dietary flexib...