Functional and Taxonomic Diversity of Anaerobes in Supraglacial Microbial Communities
Francesca Pittino, Krzysztof Zawierucha, Ewa Poniecka, Jakub Buda, Asia Rosatelli, Simone Zordan, Roberto Sergio Azzoni, Guglielmina Diolaiuti, Roberto Ambrosini, Andrea Franzetti
Abstract
Recent evidence disclosed the presence of a potential niche for anaerobic microorganisms and anaerobic processes in supraglacial sediments (cryoconite), but a detailed description of the structure and functions of the anaerobic population is still lacking. This work used rRNA and mRNA sequencing and demonstrated that anaerobes are very active in these environments and represent a relevant albeit neglected part of the ecosystem functions in these environments.
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Diversity (politics)BiologyEcologyEvolutionary biologySociologyAnthropologyPolar Research and EcologyMethane Hydrates and Related PhenomenaMicrobial Community Ecology and Physiology