Acid microenvironments in microbial biofilms of antarctic endolithic microecosystems.

Abstract:

:Antarctic endolithic microecosystems harbour distinct biofilms. The lithic substrate and the microorganisms comprising these films are intimately linked, leading to complex mineral-microbe interactions. Hence, the microhabitats and microenvironments of these microecosystems are not only determined by the physicochemical features of the lithic substrate, but are also conditioned by the biological components of these biofilms. The Antarctic biofilms analysed in this study are characterized by the presence of extracellular polymer substances and acid microenvironments in the proximity of the cells; cyanobacteria appearing as key components. On ultrastructural analysis, these endolithic cyanobacteria showed differences in sheath organization, probably related to their spatial position in the lithic substrate. It is proposed that in this type of ecosystem, biofilm structure could favour the formation of microsites with specific physicochemical conditions appropriate for the survival of microbial communities in this extreme environment.

journal_name

Environ Microbiol

authors

de los Ríos A,Wierzchos J,Sancho LG,Ascaso C

doi

10.1046/j.1462-2920.2003.00417.x

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subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2003-04-01 00:00:00

pages

231-7

issue

4

eissn

1462-2912

issn

1462-2920

pii

417

journal_volume

5

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