Thraustochytrids (fungoid protist): an unexplored component of marine sediment microbiota

Thraustochytrids are poorly known fungoid protists able to decompose refractory organic substrates such as cellulose. These microorganisms probably play an important role in the microbial loop of marine sediments. This paper reports a study conducted on thraustochytrids dwelling in a sandy shore of...

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Main Authors: Lucia Bongiorni, Lucrezia Pignataro, Giovanni Santangelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2004-04-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/381