Metagenomic insight into taxonomic composition, environmental filtering, and functional redundancy for shaping worldwide modern microbial mats
M. Viladomat, M. Garcia-Ulloa, I. Zapata-Penasco, L. E. Eguiarte, V. Souza
This study analyzes metagenomic data from microbial mats worldwide to show that community structure and function are shaped by cyanobacteria abundance and generalist microorganisms rather than environmental factors like temperature and pH.
bioRxiv · Aug 9, 2022 · PreprintEcology