Frequent Occurrence and Metabolic Versatility of <i>Marinifilaceae</i> Bacteria as Key Players in Organic Matter Mineralization in Global Deep Seas
Jianyang Li, Chunming Dong, Qiliang Lai, Guangyi Wang, Zongze Shao
Abstract
incubator, as well as in whale falls and wood falls. At least 9 subgroups were revealed, and they were widely distributed in oceans globally but predominant in organic-matter-rich environments, with an average relative abundance of 8.3%. Different subgroups display a preference for the degradation of different macromolecules (polysaccharides, lignin, and protein) and adapt to their environments via special metabolic mechanisms.
Topics & Concepts
Mineralization (soil science)Key (lock)Organic matterBacteriaEnvironmental chemistryChemistryEnvironmental scienceBiologyEcologyPaleontologySoil waterMethane Hydrates and Related PhenomenaMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyMarine and coastal ecosystems