Biogeographical distribution and community assembly of Myxococcota in mangrove sediments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myxococcota, characterized by their distinct social lifestyles, are widely distributed micro-predators in global sediments. They can feed on a wide range of bacterial, archaeal, and fungal prey. Myxococcota are capable of producing diverse secondary metabolites, playing key roles in microbial food webs, and regulating the microbial community structures in different ecosystems. However, Myxococcota are rarely pure cultured due to the challenging and stringent culturing conditions. Their natural distribution, niche differentiation, and predator-prey relationships in a specific habitat are poorly understood.

Results

In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequence data from public databases and our collection. We compared the abundan

SUBMITTER: Zou D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11245791 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature