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The fungus Aphanoascella galapagosensis affects bacterial diversity of Galapagos giant tortoise carapaces.

Miguel Perea BrugalManuela Burbano MoscosoAinoa Nieto-ClaudínSharon L DeemDavid C SiddonsRodrigo Caroca Cáceres
Published in: Journal of applied microbiology (2024)
This study establishes a baseline of the bacterial diversity of the carapace within three Galapagos giant tortoise species, showcasing the presence of a distinctive microbial community. Furthermore, our findings suggest a significant influence of the fungus Aphanoascella galapagosensis on the bacterial populations inhabiting the carapace of these reptiles.
Keyphrases
  • microbial community
  • antibiotic resistance genes
  • genetic diversity
  • rare case