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Great Barrier Reef microbiome map uncovers over 500 new bacterial species

A new survey of the reef's microbial life sheds light on the ecosystem's diversity.

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The Great Barrier Reef's microbiome includes more than 500 bacterial species that were previously unknown to science, according to a new analysis.

Scientists analyzed DNA from seawater samples collected at 48 reefs to map the microbial community of the Great Barrier Reef, the study reports.

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  1. phys.org — Great Barrier Reef microbiome map reveals more than 500 new bacterial species (opens in a new window)
  2. The Guardian — Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped as researchers discover 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science (opens in a new window)
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