The vocable 'omics' encompasses genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics. All these subfields deal with what used to be called "big data" that describe complex interactions. What can the use of such highly sophisticated approaches when dealing caves other subterranean environments? Are ecosystems omics-worth? Throughout this presentation, I will discuss recent, ongoing planned stu...

Subterranean streams represent unique heterotrophic ecosystems, usually supported by organic matter imported from the surface. Traditionally, biological communities subterranean were characterized as simple associations, with low diversity and species abundance, comprising mostly aquatic invertebrates connected few trophic links compared those of However, these features have not yet been descri...