Meeting Report on “At the Roots of Bilaterian Complexity: Insights from Early Emerging Metazoans,” Tutzing (Germany) September 16–19, 2019

Funayama, Noriko; Frank, Uri

doi:10.1002/bies.201900236

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“…hydra ctini a.org to be completed in the coming months, which will link to written and video-based protocols and to a community forum, and provide an online form to request animals. Newcomers to the field are encouraged to attend the two biennial research conferences, the American Cnidofest [42] and the European Tutzing meeting [43].…”

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The colonial cnidarian Hydractinia

Frank

Nicotra

Schnitzler

2020

EvoDevo

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Hydractinia, a genus of colonial marine cnidarians, has been used as a model organism for developmental biology and comparative immunology for over a century. It was this animal where stem cells and germ cells were first studied. However, protocols for efficient genetic engineering have only recently been established by a small but interactive community of researchers. The animal grows well in the lab, spawns daily, and its relatively short life cycle allows genetic studies. The availability of genomic tools and resources opens further opportunities for research using this animal. Its accessibility to experimental manipulation, growth-and cellular-plasticity, regenerative ability, and resistance to aging and cancer place Hydractinia as an emerging model for research in many biological and environmental disciplines.

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The colonial cnidarian Hydractinia

Frank

Nicotra

Schnitzler

2020

EvoDevo

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“…Comparing metamorphosis across species is also of interest in the context of its pivotal role in the evolution of animal life cycles. It could help to shed light on the evolutionary relationships between the many and diverse ciliated larval forms found among Eumetazoa (Cnidaria + Bilateria) 6‐13 . Thus, exploring cnidarian metamorphosis could be valuable and may prove crucial for evaluating both the evolutionary conservation of developmental patterns and the cellular bases of adult (polyp) development.…”

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Apoptosis and cell proliferation during metamorphosis of the planula larva of Clytia hemisphaerica (Hydrozoa, Cnidaria)

Krasovec

Pottin

Rosello

et al. 2021

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Background Metamorphosis in marine species is characterized by profound changes at the ecophysiological, morphological, and cellular levels. The cnidarian Clytia hemisphaerica exhibits a triphasic life cycle that includes a planula larva, a colonial polyp, and a sexually reproductive medusa. Most studies so far have focused on the embryogenesis of this species, whereas its metamorphosis has been only partially studied. Results We investigated the main morphological changes of the planula larva of Clytia during the metamorphosis, and the associated cell proliferation and apoptosis. Based on our observations of planulae at successive times following artificial metamorphosis induction using GLWamide, we subdivided the Clytia's metamorphosis into a series of eight morphological stages occurring during a pre‐settlement phase (from metamorphosis induction to planula ready for settlement) and the post‐settlement phase (from planula settlement to primary polyp). Drastic morphological changes prior to definitive adhesion to the substrate were accompanied by specific patterns of stem‐cell proliferation as well as apoptosis in both ectoderm and endoderm. Further waves of apoptosis occurring once the larva has settled were associated with morphogenesis of the primary polyp. Conclusion Clytia larval metamorphosis is characterized by distinct patterns of apoptosis and cell proliferation during the pre‐settlement phase and the settled planula‐to‐polyp transformation.

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“…Engage in community-driven conversations about standards, guidelines, and species priorities. There are a number of taxon-specific meetings that would be appropriate venues to engage in these conversations including the International Conference on Coelenterate Biology (∼decennial [ 106 ]), the International Jellyfish Blooms Symposium (∼triennial), Cnidofest (∼biennial [ 107 ]), Tutzing workshop (∼biennial [ 108 ]), and Cnidofest zoom seminar series. In addition, satellite meetings at larger annual meetings (e.g., the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology [SICB] or the Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance [GIGA] [ 101 ]) could provide appropriate venues to facilitate discussions on how the community can best move forward as more and more genomic data come online.…”

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The state of Medusozoa genomics: current evidence and future challenges

Santander¹,

Maronna

Ryan

et al. 2022

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Medusozoa is a widely distributed ancient lineage that harbors one-third of Cnidaria diversity divided into 4 classes. This clade is characterized by the succession of stages and modes of reproduction during metagenic lifecycles, and includes some of the most plastic body plans and life cycles among animals. The characterization of traditional genomic features, such as chromosome numbers and genome sizes, was rather overlooked in Medusozoa and many evolutionary questions still remain unanswered. Modern genomic DNA sequencing in this group started in 2010 with the publication of the Hydra vulgaris genome and has experienced an exponential increase in the past 3 years. Therefore, an update of the state of Medusozoa genomics is warranted. We reviewed different sources of evidence, including cytogenetic records and high-throughput sequencing projects. We focused on 4 main topics that would be relevant for the broad Cnidaria research community: (i) taxonomic coverage of genomic information; (ii) continuity, quality, and completeness of high-throughput sequencing datasets; (iii) overview of the Medusozoa specific research questions approached with genomics; and (iv) the accessibility of data and metadata. We highlight a lack of standardization in genomic projects and their reports, and reinforce a series of recommendations to enhance future collaborative research.

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Meeting Report on “At the Roots of Bilaterian Complexity: Insights from Early Emerging Metazoans,” Tutzing (Germany) September 16–19, 2019

Cited by 3 publications

References 15 publications

The colonial cnidarian Hydractinia

The colonial cnidarian Hydractinia

Apoptosis and cell proliferation during metamorphosis of the planula larva of Clytia hemisphaerica (Hydrozoa, Cnidaria)

The state of Medusozoa genomics: current evidence and future challenges

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