Ocean archaea more vulnerable to deep-sea viruses than bacteria
Deadly attacks boost microbes’ role in carbon, nutrient cycles
SPILLING THEIR GUTS Deep-sea archaea, found in seafloor sediment, are more vulnerable to virus attacks than their bacteria neighbors, new research suggests. Those killing sprees release a substantial amount of carbon and other nutrients into local marine environments.
Bahamas Deep-Sea Coral Expedition Science Party/NOAA-OER