EcologybioRxiv
Zooplankton as a transitional host for Escherichia coli in freshwater
A. Di Cesare, F. Riva, N. Colinas…·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.
DOI 10.1128/aem.02522-21