This Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal article assesses the presence and diversity of bacteria associated with Alvinella pompejana (Pompeii worm) that have the capacity to use sulfate as a terminal electron acceptor. The diversity of dissimilatory bisulfite reductase genes in the bacterial community on the back of the worm suggests a prominent role for anaerobic sulfate-reducing bacteria in the ecology of A. pompejana.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Metabolism,
Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism,
Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine,
Benthic,
Biology:Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology :Molecular Methods,
Biology:Microbiology
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Research Results
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14)
Extreme Environments: Extremely Hot, High Pressure
Ocean Environments:
Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal:Hydrothermal Systems
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology
