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  • Glaciology
  • Microbiology
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate globally.
  • Glacial meltwater exports microbial communities, potentially altering downstream ecosystem ecology.
  • The origins of these exported microbial assemblages remain largely unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the connectivity and temporal dynamics of microbial communities within a glacial catchment.
  • To identify the sources of microbiota exported by glacial meltwater.
  • To understand how hydrological flowpaths influence microbial assemblage composition and abundance.

Main Methods:

  • Sampling of microbial assemblages from supraglacial, subglacial, and periglacial habitats and water bodies.
  • Analysis of microbial community structure and connectivity through hydrological pathways.
  • Monitoring temporal variations in microbial assemblages throughout the melt season.

Main Results:

  • Microbial assemblages were connected via hydrological flowpaths, with prokaryotic biota accumulating downstream.
  • Temporal changes were observed, with snow assemblages varying significantly and supraglacial meltwater reflecting surface transitions (snow-to-ice).
  • Periglacial snowmelt introduced soil assemblages into the riverine system, while subglacial and surface ice communities remained relatively stable.

Conclusions:

  • Glacial meltwater systems act as conduits for microbial transport, accumulating diverse communities downstream.
  • Changes in snow and ice melt dynamics significantly influence the quantity and types of microbial assemblages exported.
  • Understanding microbial sources is crucial for predicting the ecological consequences of glacial melt on downstream environments.