Highly diverse and unknown viruses may enhance Antarctic endoliths’ adaptability
Abstract Background Rock-dwelling microorganisms are key players in ecosystem functioning of Antarctic ice free-areas. Yet, little is known about their diversity and ecology, and further still, viruses in these communities have been largely unexplored despite important roles related to host metaboli...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Microbiome |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-023-01554-6 |