Induced pathogenicity toward open-ocean diatoms by a newly isolated filterable bacterium Ekhidna algicida sp. nov.
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A newly isolated bacterium from the Pacific Ocean kills diatoms, suggesting a pathogenic role in open-ocean ecosystems.
The ISME Journal · Jan 1, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology