Microbial biogeography of 1,000 geothermal springs in New Zealand
J. F. Power, C. R. Carere, C. K. Lee, G. L. Wakerley, D. W. Evans, M. Button, D. White, M. D. Climo, A. M. Hinze, X. C. Morgan, I. R. McDonald, S. C. Cary, M. B. Stott
This study analyzes microbial communities in 1,019 geothermal springs across New Zealand to identify factors influencing biogeographical patterns, finding pH as the primary driver of diversity and two dominant genera shaping community composition.
bioRxiv · Jan 15, 2018Microbiology