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Comparative analyses in aquatic microbial ecology: how far do they go?

Gasol1, Duarte

  • 1Institut de Ciències del Mar, CSIC, Pg. Joan de Borbó s/n, E08039, Barcelona, Spain

FEMS Microbiology Ecology
|January 21, 2000
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Recent advances allow synthesis studies on aquatic microbes. This review highlights general trends in microbial food web research, resolving discrepancies and suggesting future research directions.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbial Ecology
  • Aquatic Ecosystems
  • Food Web Dynamics

Background:

  • Empirical databases on aquatic microbial abundance and functions have increased.
  • Comparative analyses of aquatic microbial food webs are now common (over 50 papers in 15 years).
  • Apparent conflicts in existing analyses create confusion in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing comparative analyses of aquatic microbial food webs.
  • To identify general trends and resolve discrepancies.
  • To formulate predictions for future research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of comparative analyses in aquatic microbial ecology.
  • Synthesis of findings from over 50 published papers.
  • Identification of underlying trends and sources of perceived conflict.

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Main Results:

  • General trends exist across various aspects of aquatic microbial food webs.
  • Perceived discrepancies often arise from partial analyses of broader patterns.
  • A unified understanding can be achieved by considering overarching trends.

Conclusions:

  • Comparative analyses, when synthesized, reveal consistent patterns in microbial food webs.
  • Future research should focus on these general trends to advance the field.
  • Resolving disputes requires a holistic view of the available data.