Damià Jaume

TL;DR: The first register of the marine species of the world is compiled and it is estimated that between one-third and two-thirds of marine species may be undescribed, and previous estimates of there being well over one million marine species appear highly unlikely.

TL;DR: Phylogeographic studies have provided an unprecedented insight into the evolution of these unique fauna, and the future of the field should be inspiring and data rich.

TL;DR: This preliminary analysis supports a direct relationship between lineage diversity and time elapsed since colonization of fresh water, and indicates a succession of at least four major waves of colonization of inland continental waters.

TL;DR: The results were consistent with the plate tectonics vicariance hypothesis, with major diversifications occurring between 96 and 83 mya and to establish a time frame for diversification of the family Metacrangonyctidae (Amphipoda).

TL;DR: The data gathered here provide evidence for multiple invasions of the volcanic cave systems that have acted as refuges, and shows the importance of factors such as the uncoupling of morphological and genetic evolution, the role of climatic change and regressive evolution as key processes in leading to subterranean biodiversity.