Long-Term Survival of <i>Synechococcus</i> and Heterotrophic Bacteria without External Nutrient Supply after Changes in Their Relationship from Antagonism to Mutualism
Zenghu Zhang, Shailesh Nair, Lili Tang, Hanshuang Zhao, Zhenzhen Hu, Mingming Chen, Yao Zhang, Yao Zhang, Shuh‐Ji Kao, Nianzhi Jiao, Yongyu Zhang, Yongyu Zhang
Abstract
Phytoplankton and heterotrophic bacteria have a close but usually changeable relationship. Uncovering the dynamic changes and driving factors of their interrelationships is of great significance for an in-depth understanding of the ecological processes and functions of marine microorganisms.
Topics & Concepts
PhytoplanktonMutualism (biology)EcologyHeterotrophNutrientBiologyMicroorganismEnvironmental scienceBacteriaGeneticsMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyMarine and coastal ecosystemsMarine Biology and Ecology Research