Biological Microbial Interactions from Cooccurrence Networks in a High Mountain Lacustrine District
Vicente J. Ontiveros, Rüdiger Ortiz‐Álvarez, José A. Capitán, Albert Barberán, David Alonso, Emilio O. Casamayor
Abstract
A fundamental question in biology is why some species tend to occur together in the same locations, while others are never observed to coexist. This question becomes particularly relevant for microorganisms thriving in the highly diluted waters of high mountain lakes, in which biotic interactions might be required to make the most of an extreme environment.
Topics & Concepts
EcologyHabitatTaxonomic rankBiologyExtreme environmentAquatic ecosystemCommunityCommunity structureBacteriaGeneticsTaxonMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyGenomics and Phylogenetic StudiesGut microbiota and health