Indicator bacteria in beaver ponds-research from Poland.

ABSTRACT: Beaver ponds create unique aquatic ecosystems. The activities of beavers promote the growth of biodiversity and enhance water purification but can also lead to the accumulation of harmful pollutants. Water retention in beaver ponds leads to the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms that play a key role in biogeochemical cycling. Stagnation of water can lead to anaerobic conditions and the formation of toxic substances that can limit benthic diversity. Beavers play an important role in shaping these environments, and the study of bacteria in beaver ponds helps to better understand their impact on aquatic ecosystems. A 16S rRNA sequencing revealed the presence of 365 bacterial species in water and sediments, identified in 174 genera and 83 families, 62 of which are present in water and

SUBMITTER: Wrobel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12772270 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature