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Metagenomic Survey Of Marine 16s Bacterial Communities Off Palmer Station In Antarctica, Daniel Salter
Metagenomic Survey Of Marine 16s Bacterial Communities Off Palmer Station In Antarctica, Daniel Salter
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This project surveys the metagenomic bacterial community composition in marine surface waters off Palmer Station, Western Antarctic Peninsula and correlates findings with temperature and salinity data. Marine bacterial communities play a vital role in nutrient cycling, but data on surface waters in this region are limited. Analyzing fifteen samples of 16S sequencing data from three austral summers, consistent dominance was observed by the classes Alphaproteobacteria, Gammaproteobacteria, and Flavobacteria. Correlation analysis confirmed significant relationships between taxa and environmental conditions. The observed trends suggest varying abilities of phyla to resist and adapt to changing environmental conditions. Notably, Alphaproteobacteria demonstrated adaptability to favorable …