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  • Genomics
  • Zoology

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  • Microbial metazoa (<1 mm) include nematodes, tardigrades, and others, often excluded from genomic studies due to size.
  • Fungal and protist communities have advanced genomic research, unlike microbial metazoa.
  • Research silos and taxonomic challenges hinder molecular studies of small metazoans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the underrepresentation of microbial metazoa in molecular research.
  • To advocate for the integration of microbial metazoa into microbial ecology studies.
  • To promote a comprehensive understanding of ecosystems by including all microbial life.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current genomic approaches and their limitations for small metazoa.
  • Analysis of existing molecular databases for microbial metazoan representation.
  • Argument for revised research strategies to include these taxa.

Main Results:

  • Microbial metazoa are largely absent from public molecular databases.
  • Current genomic methods are not optimized for the size range of most microbial metazoa.
  • Significant knowledge gaps exist regarding the ecological roles of these organisms.

Conclusions:

  • Embracing microbial metazoa in ecological studies is crucial for a holistic ecosystem view.
  • Overcoming taxonomic and technical hurdles is necessary to advance research on these organisms.
  • Integrating microbial metazoa will enhance our understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem functions.