Metatranscriptome data support the existence of two distinct morphotypes in a single parmalean species in natural environments
Hiroto Sasaki, Hisashi Endo, Éric Pelletier, Shinya Yoshikawa, Akira Kuwata, Hiroyuki Ogata
The paper uses metatranscriptomic data to show that a single parmalean species can express both silicified (S-type) and flagellated (F-type) morphotypes, with distinct environmental triggers and distribution patterns.
Microbes and Environments · Jan 1, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology