What can be learned from the microbes on a turtle's shell?

Research published in the journal Microbiology has found that a unique type of algae, usually only seen on the shells of turtles, affects the surrounding microbial communities.

Landmark paper calls for need to develop the world's microbiome biobanking infrastructure

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New species of turtle discovered

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What can be learned from the microbes on a turtle's shell? Research published in the journal Microbiology has found that a unique type of algae, usually only seen on the shells

Donald Mcknight's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl

New species of turtle discovered

Donald Mcknight's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl

Donald Mcknight's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl

Loggerhead sea turtles host diverse community of miniature organisms