Global metagenomic survey reveals a new bacterial candidate phylum in geothermal springs.

ABSTRACT: Analysis of the increasing wealth of metagenomic data collected from diverse environments can lead to the discovery of novel branches on the tree of life. Here we analyse 5.2 Tb of metagenomic data collected globally to discover a novel bacterial phylum ('Candidatus Kryptonia') found exclusively in high-temperature pH-neutral geothermal springs. This lineage had remained hidden as a taxonomic 'blind spot' because of mismatches in the primers commonly used for ribosomal gene surveys. Genome reconstruction from metagenomic data combined with single-cell genomics results in several high-quality genomes representing four genera from the new phylum. Metabolic reconstruction indicates a heterotrophic lifestyle with conspicuous nutritional deficiencies, suggesting the need for metabolic complemen

SUBMITTER: Eloe-Fadrosh EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4737851 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature