Bacteria in Tidal Flats

Bacterial diversity in the uppermost 10 millimeters of
sediments from the island of Schiermonnikoog, analysed
by means of genetic fingerprints. Each band indicates
another type of sulfate-reducing bacteria
The diversity of bacteria is overwhelming. Even within a single centimeter there are different species of a physiological groups of bacteria (here sulfate reducers as an example, Wieringa et al. 2000). Some prefer 0-4 mm, others 4-8 mm etc.

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