This project characterizes the molecular diversity of mesophotic Axinella sponges focused on *Axinella cannabina*, investigating their genomic features.

Through metagenomic approaches, this project aims to understand the genetic characters of vulnerable marine ecosystem engineers.

Genomic and mitochondrial sequencing, metagenomics, phylogenetic analysis, comparative genomics, and bioinformatic pathway analysis.

Genomics Mitochondrial Sequencing Phylogenetics Bioinformatics Python

• Genomic assemblies and annotations
• Assessment of genetic diversity
• Taxonomic classification