Rodent-driven NO3--N enrichment reshapes amoeba--bacteria co-occurrence and bacterial functional potential in burrow soils
Chunfang Zhang, Florent Sebbane, Chutian Zhang, Jason D. Whittington, Yong Zhao, Chaolemen, Ruifu Yang, Nils Chr. Stenseth, Lei Xu
This study shows rodent activity creates nitrate-rich soil microhabitats that alter amoeba-bacteria interactions and bacterial functional potential, potentially promoting pathogenic bacteria.
bioRxiv · May 4, 2026 · PreprintEcology