Exploring benthic diatom diversity in the West Antarctic Peninsula: insights from a morphological and molecular approach
Katherina Schimani,
Nélida Abarca,
Oliver Skibbe
et al.
Abstract:Polar regions are among the most extreme habitats on Earth. However, diatom biodiversity in those regions is much more extensive and ecologically diverse than previously thought. The objective of this study was to add knowledge to benthic diatom biodiversity in Western Antarctic coastal zones via identification by means of morphology, DNA metabarcoding and cultured isolates. In addition, a taxonomically validated reference library for Antarctic benthic diatoms was established with comprehensive information on … Show more
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