Zooplankton metagenetic and metatranscriptomic analyses

Abstract

A large number of metagenomic studies, targeting microbial communities have been published over the last decade. In contrast, only two community-based studies targeting zooplankton assemblages have been published. In the present manuscript, those two community-based zooplankton genetic studies were reviewed. Potential reasons for the lack of progress in the discipline and future perspectives on community-based zooplankton studies are discussed.