Phage Diving: An Exploration of the Carcharhinid Shark Epidermal Virome

The epidermal microbiome is a critical element of marine organismal immunity, but the epidermal virome of marine organisms remains largely unexplored. The epidermis of sharks represents a unique viromic ecosystem. Sharks secrete a thin layer of mucus which harbors a diverse microbiome, while their h...

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Published in:	Viruses
Main Authors:	Ryan D. Hesse, Michael Roach, Emma N. Kerr, Bhavya Papudeshi, Laís F. O. Lima, Asha Z. Goodman, Lisa Hoopes, Mark Scott, Lauren Meyer, Charlie Huveneers, Elizabeth A. Dinsdale
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Subjects:	carcharhinid shark epidermis denticle virome bacteriophage
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/9/1969