Zooplankton as a transitional host for Escherichia coli in freshwater
A. Di Cesare, F. Riva, N. Colinas, G. Borgomaneiro, S. Borin, P. J. Cabello-Yeves, C. Canale, N. Cedraro, B. Citterio, E. Crotti, G. Mangiaterra, F. Mapelli, V. Mondino, C. Vignaroli, W. Quaranta, , E. M. Eckert
This study shows E. coli can temporarily reside in zooplankton, survive, and potentially exchange genetic material, suggesting ecological relevance for freshwater contamination.
bioRxiv · Dec 23, 2021Ecology