A collaborative effort between the YUNG group and the GENOPHY group has resulted in a comprehensive review titled “Diversity and Evolution of Mamiellophyceae: Early-Diverging Phytoplanktonic Green Algae Containing Many Cosmopolitan Species,” published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. This in-depth review synthesizes current knowledge on the diversity, ecology, and evolution of Mamiellophyceae and their associated large double-stranded DNA prasinoviruses. The authors integrate insights from cutting-edge genomic and metagenomic analyses, including data from 26 metabarcoding environmental studies and major oceanic expeditions such as the Global Ocean Sampling (GOS) and Tara Oceans. This review offers a state-of-the-art understanding of these important marine microorganisms, highlighting their global distribution and ecological significance. For those interested in marine microbial ecology, phytoplankton diversity, or algal virology, this article serves as an essential resource. The full review can be accessed at: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020240.
