Living in darkness: functional diversity of mesopelagic fishes in the western tropical Atlantic

Mesopelagic zones (200–1,000-m depth) are characterized by relatively low light levels, cold waters, and often limited oxygen, forming a stable yet challenging habitat for their inhabitants. To overcome these constraints, mesopelagic fishes have developed several adaptations that enable them to part...

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Main Authors: Kátia Cristina Aparecido, Thierry Frédou, Leandro Nolé Eduardo, Michael Maia Mincarone, Rayssa Siqueira Lima, Maria Fernanda da Silva Morais, Bastien Mérigot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1117806/full