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Environmental Adaptation Strategies of Deep-Sea Fungi
1State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
Abstract:
Deep-sea ecosystems, characterized by extreme conditions such as high hydrostatic pressure, low temperatures, and oligotrophy, host phylogenetically and functionally diverse microbial communities. Among these, deep-sea fungi represent a critical but underexplored group whose survival strategies and adaptive mechanisms are emerging as a key research area. This review highlights recent advances in understanding how fungi adapt to deep-sea environments, focusing on strategies for managing three primary stressors: hypoxia, high pressure, and low temperature. These unique adaptations not only expand our understanding of the limits of life in extreme habitats but also offer valuable microbial resources for biotechnological innovation.
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