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Unlike the benthic invertebrates inhabiting the rocky intertidal environments of the Northwest and Northeast Atlantic, the evolutionary history and dynamics of deep-sea benthic invertebrates in the North Atlantic are less understood \citep{jennings_phylogeographic_2014}. Although many studies reveal intriguing patterns of genetic distribution among deep-sea benthic invertebrates (e.g., \citep{wilson_historical_1998, havermans_genetic_2013}), understanding the origin and demography of deep Atlantic biota is fundamental for comprehending their relationship with ongoing climate change, which should be considered a factor in the range expansion of deep-sea fauna \citep{jennings_phylogeographic_2014}.

In response to the current climate emergency, this study aims to undertake an in-depth analysis of the influence of extreme climatic parameters and environmental peculiarities on Cumacea (crustaceans: Peracarida). Specifically, we seek to determine whether there is a correlation between the genetic information of mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene region (i.e., windows) of Cumacea species sampled and the characteristics of their habitats. Our approach includes a comparative study to validate different phylogeographic models by comparing them with environmental factors found inside and outside the waters of the North Atlantic seas around Iceland. Additionally, we will update a Python package (currently in beta), called \textit{aPhyloGeo}, to simplify these complex analyses.
In response to the current climate emergency, this study aims to undertake an in-depth analysis of the influence of extreme climatic parameters and environmental peculiarities on Cumacea (crustaceans: Peracarida). Specifically, we seek to determine whether there is a correlation between the genetic information of the mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene region of Cumacea species sampled and the characteristics of their habitats. If applicable, we'll determine which of our environmental attributes correlates best with a specific genetic sequence (i.e. window) and identify the protein associated with that gene. Our approach includes a comparative study to validate different phylogeographic models by comparing them with environmental factors found inside and outside the waters of the North Atlantic seas around Iceland. Phylogeographic models are computational tools that analyze the relationships between the genetic structures of populations and their geographical distributions. By incorporating environmental variables, we can interpret how the latter impacts the genetic distribution of Cumacea species. Additionally, we will update a Python package (currently in beta), called \textit{aPhyloGeo}, to simplify these complex analyses.

This paper is organized as follows: Section \autoref{related-works} reviews related work on the biodiversity and biogeography of deep-sea benthic invertebrates. Section \autoref{materials-methods} details the materials and methods used in this study, including sampling procedures, genetic analyses, and environmental data collection. Section \autoref{metrics} discusses the metrics used to evaluate phylogeographic models and the impact of environmental factors. Section \autoref{results} presents the results of our analyses. Finally, Section \autoref{conclusion} summarizes our findings and discusses their implications for future research and conservation efforts.

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