The ecological success of freshwater microorganisms is mediated by streamlining and biotic interactions
Alejandro Rodríguez-Gijón, Armando Pacheco-Valenciana, Felix Milke, Jennah E. Dharamshi, Justyna J. Hampel, Julian Damashek, Gerrit Wienhausen, Luis M. Rodriguez‐R, Sarahi L. Garcia
This study links genome size to microbial prevalence and community structure in freshwater ecosystems, showing that streamlined genomes promote cosmopolitanism and interdependencies.
bioRxiv · Mar 24, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology