Metabolism Interactions Promote the Overall Functioning of the Episymbiotic Chemosynthetic Community of Shinkaia crosnieri of Cold Seeps
Zheng Xu, Minxiao Wang, Huan Zhang, Wanying He, Lei Cao, Chao Lian, Zhaoshan Zhong, Hao Wang, Lulu Fu, Xin Zhang, Chaolun Li
Abstract
hybridization (FISH), and confocal Raman microscopy (CRM), to provide direct evidence of metabolic interactions. The results support the Black Queen Hypothesis, wherein leaked public goods are shared among cohabitating microorganisms to enhance the overall adaptability of the community via cooperation.
Topics & Concepts
ChemosynthesisBiologyCold seepMicrobial population biologyDeep seaEcologyMetagenomicsInvertebrateEcosystemSymbiosisExtreme environmentBacteriaHydrothermal ventGeneBiochemistryMethanePaleontologyFisheryHydrothermal circulationMarine Biology and Ecology ResearchMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyCoral and Marine Ecosystems Studies