Meiofauna

Explore the diverse world of meiofauna species.

A vibrant underwater environment featuring a large sea anemone with light green tentacles, surrounded by various marine life, including shells and seaweed in shades of brown and orange.
A vibrant underwater environment featuring a large sea anemone with light green tentacles, surrounded by various marine life, including shells and seaweed in shades of brown and orange.
Several small gray snails are scattered on a wet, rocky surface near the edge of a body of water. The rock has a rough texture and appears to be part of a tide pool. There are patches of water and some seaweed visible in the upper left corner.
Several small gray snails are scattered on a wet, rocky surface near the edge of a body of water. The rock has a rough texture and appears to be part of a tide pool. There are patches of water and some seaweed visible in the upper left corner.
A hand holding a small marine creature, possibly a hermit crab with white, soft tentacle-like structures protruding from its shell. The background is blurred, emphasizing the focus on the creature and fingers.
A hand holding a small marine creature, possibly a hermit crab with white, soft tentacle-like structures protruding from its shell. The background is blurred, emphasizing the focus on the creature and fingers.
A close-up view of a small aquatic creature with orange-red eyes and detailed segmented body, set against a dark background. The creature has multiple antennae and fine hair-like structures along its body.
A close-up view of a small aquatic creature with orange-red eyes and detailed segmented body, set against a dark background. The creature has multiple antennae and fine hair-like structures along its body.
An underwater scene showing a fish swimming near clusters of dark mussels on the ocean floor. The water appears slightly murky, with sunlight filtering through, illuminating the sandy bottom.
An underwater scene showing a fish swimming near clusters of dark mussels on the ocean floor. The water appears slightly murky, with sunlight filtering through, illuminating the sandy bottom.

Meiofauna Worldwide

Explore the diverse world of meiofauna species.

A vibrant tide pool scene featuring a central green sea anemone surrounded by various types of marine life. The background consists of rich brown and maroon algae interspersed with barnacles and small shells, providing a diverse and textured environment.
A vibrant tide pool scene featuring a central green sea anemone surrounded by various types of marine life. The background consists of rich brown and maroon algae interspersed with barnacles and small shells, providing a diverse and textured environment.
Global Research

Investigating meiofauna habitats and distributions.

A slender, elongated marine creature with alternating yellow and white stripes is partially burrowed in sand. The background is dark, emphasizing the vibrant colors of the creature.
A slender, elongated marine creature with alternating yellow and white stripes is partially burrowed in sand. The background is dark, emphasizing the vibrant colors of the creature.
Species Catalog

Comprehensive listing of meiofauna species globally.

A close-up of a vibrant underwater scene featuring a jelly-like marine organism with radial symmetry, surrounded by various types of marine vegetation. The organism has a central disc covered with small tentacle-like appendages that are semi-transparent. The background is filled with greenish algae and aquatic plants, adding texture to the scene.
A close-up of a vibrant underwater scene featuring a jelly-like marine organism with radial symmetry, surrounded by various types of marine vegetation. The organism has a central disc covered with small tentacle-like appendages that are semi-transparent. The background is filled with greenish algae and aquatic plants, adding texture to the scene.
A close-up view of a sea anemone underwater, displaying its tentacles spread out in a circular pattern. The water has a slightly murky appearance, and the background features a blurred view of other marine life.
A close-up view of a sea anemone underwater, displaying its tentacles spread out in a circular pattern. The water has a slightly murky appearance, and the background features a blurred view of other marine life.
Field Studies

Documenting meiofauna in various ecosystems.

Conservation Efforts

Protecting meiofauna through awareness and research.