Tiny travelers of the animal world: Hitchhikers on marine driftwood
Monday, October 13, 2014 - 12:01
in Biology & Nature
A new study led by a Canadian marine zoologist reviews the world list of specialist driftwood talitrids, which so far comprises a total of 7 representatives, including two newly described species. These tiny animals all live in and feed on decomposing marine driftwood. Dispersal to distant oceanic islands is made possible because they use floating driftwood to hitch a ride to their destination.