Temporal and spatial patterns of eukaryotic and bacterial communities found in vernal pools.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we examined the effects of physicochemical variability on the microbial communities of vernal pools. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis revealed temporal changes to be more pronounced than spatial changes in eukaryotic and bacterial communities. Sequencing revealed high degrees of richness in decomposers, which supports the notion that vernal pools are heterotrophic habitats.

SUBMITTER: Carrino-Kyker SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2293170 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature