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Sphingomonads from marine environments.

R Cavicchioli1, F Fegatella, M Ostrowski

  • 1School of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.

Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology
|June 26, 2001
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Marine Sphingomonas species are crucial in diverse ocean environments, from corals to hydrocarbon sources. These bacteria are found globally and are vital to marine microbial ecology, despite less research compared to land-based relatives.

Area of Science:

  • Microbial Ecology
  • Marine Microbiology
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Sphingomonas species are widespread in marine ecosystems, including corals, hydrocarbon seeps, and various water types.
  • They inhabit a broad temperature range, from polar to temperate oceans.
  • Marine sphingomonads are hosts for marine phages and exhibit significant numerical dominance in certain environments, such as oligotrophic waters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of marine Sphingomonas species.
  • To highlight their ecological significance in marine habitats.
  • To consolidate knowledge on cultured isolates and 16S ribosomal DNA (rDNA) clones from marine environments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on marine Sphingomonas.

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  • Analysis of data from cultured isolates.
  • Examination of 16S ribosomal DNA (rDNA) clone libraries from marine samples.

    • Main Results:

    • Marine Sphingomonas species are phylogenetically diverse, representing a broad cross-section of the genus.
    • They are found in a wide array of marine habitats and conditions.
    • Specific strains, like RB2256, demonstrate ecological importance through numerical dominance.

    Conclusions:

    • Marine Sphingomonas species are ecologically significant and widespread in the world's oceans.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand their roles compared to terrestrial counterparts.
    • The current knowledge base of marine Sphingomonas is primarily derived from cultured isolates and 16S rDNA analyses.