Bacterial composition reflects fine-scale salinity changes while phylogenetic diversity exhibits a strong salt divide
A. L. Peralta, M. E. Muscarella, A. Stucy, J. A. Werba, M. W. McCoy
This study shows that salinity decreases bacterial diversity and carbon cycling rates in freshwater ecosystems, with acute salinity changes having a more negative impact than chronic exposure.
bioRxiv · Sep 14, 2021 · PreprintEcology