Marine biofilms: diversity, interactions and biofouling.
Nat Rev Microbiol
; 20(11): 671-684, 2022 11.
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ABSTRACT
Marine biofilms are ubiquitous in the marine environment. These complex microbial communities rapidly respond to environmental changes and encompass hugely diverse microbial structures, functions and metabolisms. Nevertheless, knowledge is limited on the microbial community structures and functions of natural marine biofilms and their influence on global geochemical cycles. Microbial cues, including secondary metabolites and microbial structures, regulate interactions between microorganisms, with their environment and with other benthic organisms, which affects their community succession and metamorphosis. Furthermore, marine biofilms are key mediators of marine biofouling, which greatly affect marine industries. In this Review, we discuss marine biofilm dynamics, including their diversity, abundance and functions. We also highlight knowledge gaps, areas for future research and potential biotechnological applications of marine biofilms.
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Incrustaciones Biológicas
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Microbiota
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En
Revista:
Nat Rev Microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Año:
2022
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Article
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China