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Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Bauru. Faculdade de Ciências (FC) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
I hold a Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences (Bachelors and Teaching Certification) from the University of Mogi das Cruzes (2003) and have since become a dedicated researcher in Marine Zoology, specializing in Cnidaria (sea anemones, corals, and jellyfish).My advanced education includes a Masters (2006) and a Ph.D. (2012) in Biological Sciences (Zoology) from the University of São Paulo (USP), as well as a postdoctoral fellowship also at USP (2013). In 2020, I earned the title of Livre-Docente (Habilitation) from São Paulo State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP).I had the opportunity to work internationally for two years (20062008) at the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS), one of the worlds largest marine biodiversity databases. My research focuses on taxonomy, systematics, evolution, phylogeography, life cycles of cnidarians, DNA barcoding, and eDNA (environmental DNA), contributing to the advancement of knowledge on marine biodiversity and ecology.Currently, I serve as an Associate Professor (MS5.3 - RDIDP) at UNESP, Faculty of Sciences, Bauru, where I supervise students in the graduate programs in Biological Sciences (Zoology - UNESP/IBB-Botucatu) and Biosciences (UNESP - Interunits). I am a CNPq Research Productivity Fellow - Level 2.Additionally, I act as an editor for scientific journals (e.g., PLOS ONE, Aquatic Ecology) and as a reviewer for various national and international funding agencies.With a multidisciplinary profile, I integrate traditional zoological approaches with innovative molecular techniques, aiming to advance marine conservation and biodiversity understanding in a context of global change. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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This proposal outlines the research infrastructure investment plan for the Faculty of Sciences at UNESP's Bauru campus, leveraging funds allocated from the FAPESP Institutional Technical Reserve in 2024. The plan is designed to address the specific needs of our faculty's laboratories and researchers, particularly those who have received or are currently receiving FAPESP funding. All items…
Sea anemones are widely considered to be very relevant animals as biological models in different environments, especially because they are benthic and solitary organisms, characteristics that facilitate laboratory experimentation. Despite being found in all marine environments, knowledge about ecobiological processes of most species is focused on model organisms from areas of the Northern…
Evolutionary patterns in Metazoa are often very difficult to understand. Largely, lineages are influenced by the several life cycle possibilities and this is especially relevant in marine organisms. Among these, one of the main interest groups is Cnidaria due to the multiple life cycle variations found in the species. Nevertheless, in this phylum the subclass Ceriantharia stands out with …
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Cnidarians are a widely distributed marine phylum that plays essential roles in ocean ecosystems. They are divided into three subphyla: Anthozoa, Endocnidozoa, and Medusozoa, with Anthozoa being the most diverse, comprising approximately 7,200 described species. The order Actiniaria, within the subclass Zoantharia, currently includes 46 species of sea anemones along the Brazilian coast. T…
The study of the diversity of freshwater cnidarians (Hydrozoa) in Brazil is still incipient. There is a considerable knowledge gap about the presence and distribution of these organisms, particularly in terms of solid molecular evidence. In the last years, the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) through the metabarcoding approach has emerged as a promising tool for characterize and monitor bi…
Understanding chromosomal organization reveals structural rearrangements, variations in the number of chromosomes and sexual determinations of organisms, in addition to providing a basis for gene mapping through the analysis of molecular markers. Cytogenetic studies allow for in-depth evolutionary and ecological discussions. Although model and economically important organisms have well-do…
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Sea anemones belong to the phylum Cnidaria and the class Anthozoa, possessing tentacles equipped with stinging cells called cnidocytes. These cells play a crucial role in capturing prey and defending against predators by releasing stored toxins. The toxins of these cnidarians exhibit diversity both in chemical classification and ecological function, including neurotoxic elements, proteins…
Repetitive elements make up a large portion of the eukaryotic genome and, for a long time, it was believed that these elements did not represent a functional part of the genome, as they were non-coding components and, therefore, would constitute a disposable part (junk DNA). However, it is now known that these elements are extremely significant when studying evolution, they are linked to …
The Ceriantharia subclass consists of anthozoans commonly known as tube anemones or ceriantharians. Despite their wide distribution, this subclass still exhibits taxonomic inaccuracies and gaps in knowledge regarding the ecology, geographical distribution, and life cycle of these animals. The lack of information about ceriantharians can limit the ability to develop conservation strategies…
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Sea anemones (Actiniaria) comprise more than 1,000 species distributed globally, playing fundamental ecological roles such as interspecific relationships, energy transfer between the water column and the benthic environment, and serving as environmental indicators. High-latitude regions, such as New Zealand, stand out for their remarkable diversity and endemism of these organisms, driven …
Sea anemones (Cnidaria, Actiniaria) are solitary, sessile, polyp-like, and marine invertebrates that produce toxins or venom for prey capture, defense, intraspecific competition, and digestion. Due to the absence of venom glands, cnidarians produce venom in a type of cnidocyst (nematocyst), which are distributed throughout the body. The study of these toxins is of great importance for tox…
The feeding process is an ecological process of utmost importance for most living beings, sincethrough its organisms can obtain the energy necessary to carry out various stages that arefundamental in their life cycle. In this way, several groups of animals have already been studied from different perspectives that involve food, however, there are still groups that present little or no inf…
Anthozoa is the largest class in number of species among the phylum Cnidaria and also comprises most of the research on cnidarian reproduction. Besides, little is known about reproduction, and gametogenesis in its subclass Ceriantharia. The organisms of this clade are popularly known as cerianthids, and they are generally described as protandric hermaphrodites with external fertilization,…
Actinostella flosculifera (Le Sueur, 1817) (Actiniaria) is characterized by the presence of a fairly wide marginal ruff that is formed by a number of short or long series of small frond-like papillae, column more or less elongated, usually with adhesive verrucae in its upper part. Currently, the species A. flosculifera has a wider distribution compared to its congeners, it has been report…
The phylum Cnidaria is composed of animals that have great relevance in the maintenance of aquatic ecosystems. One of the groups that integrate this phylum is the subclass Ceriantharia, represented by members generally known as cerianthids or tube-dwelling anemones. Although the phylum presents several studies related to the ecological processes of the food network, however the knowledge …
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