Habitat generalists and specialists in microbial communities across a terrestrial-freshwater gradient.

ABSTRACT: Observations of distributions of microorganisms and their differences in community composition across habitats provide evidence of biogeographical patterns. However, little is known about the processes controlling transfers across habitat gradients. By analysing the overall microbial community composition (bacteria, fungi, archaea) across a terrestrial-freshwater gradient, the aim of this study was to understand the spatial distribution patterns of populations and identify taxa capable of crossing biome borders. Barcoded 454 pyrosequencing of taxonomic gene markers was used to describe the microbial communities in adjacent soil, freshwater and sediment samples and study the role of biotic and spatial factors in shaping their composition. Few habitat generalists but a high number of special

SUBMITTER: Monard C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5123577 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature