Article
Viral and microbial community dynamics in four aquatic environments.
The ISME journal - 1 Jun 2010
Rodriguez-Brito Beltran, Li Linlin, Wegley Linda, Furlan Mike, Angly Florent, Breitbart Mya, Buchanan John, Desnues Christelle, Dinsdale Elizabeth, Edwards Robert, Felts Ben, Haynes Matthew, Liu Hong, Lipson David, Mahaffy Joseph, Martin-Cuadrado Anna Belen, Mira Alex, Nulton Jim, Pasić Lejla, Rayhawk Steve, Rodriguez-Mueller Jennifer, Rodriguez-Valera Francisco, Salamon Peter, Srinagesh Shailaja, Thingstad Tron Frede, Tran Tuong, Thurber Rebecca Vega, Willner Dana, Youle Merry, Rohwer Forest
Abstract excerpt
The species composition and metabolic potential of microbial and viral communities are predictable and stable for most ecosystems. This apparent stability contradicts theoretical models as well as the viral-microbial dynamics observed in simple ecosystems, both of which show Kill-the-Winner behav...
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