RNA-Based Assessment of Diversity and Composition of Active Archaeal Communities in the German Bight

Archaea play an important role in various biogeochemical cycles. They are known extremophiles inhabiting environments such as thermal springs or hydrothermal vents. Recent studies have revealed a significant abundance of Archaea in moderate environments, for example, temperate sea water. Nevertheles...

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Main Authors: Bernd Wemheuer, Franziska Wemheuer, Rolf Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Archaea
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/695826