Microbial tapestry of the Shulgan-Tash cave (Southern Ural, Russia): influences of environmental factors on the taxonomic composition of the cave biofilms
Abstract Background Cave biotopes are characterized by stable low temperatures, high humidity, and scarcity of organic substrates. Despite the harsh oligotrophic conditions, they are often inhabited by rich microbial communities. Abundant fouling with a wide range of morphology and coloration of col...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Environmental Microbiome |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40793-023-00538-1 |