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Microbial eukaryote plankton communities of high-mountain lakes from three continents exhibit strong biogeographic patterns.
Molecular ecology - 1 May 2016
Filker Sabine, Sommaruga Ruben, Vila Irma, Stoeck Thorsten
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Microbial eukaryotes hold a key role in aquatic ecosystem functioning. Yet, their diversity in freshwater lakes, particularly in high-mountain lakes, is relatively unknown compared with the marine environment. Low nutrient availability, low water temperature and high ultraviolet radiation make most high-mountain lakes extremely challenging habitats for life and require specific molecular and physiological...
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