Species
Beggiatoa spp
Beggiatoa spp
Bacteria that decomposes sinking matter, feeding seafloor deposit-feeders and benthic animals.
Ecoregions
Mariana Trench
Ecoregion types
Deep‑Sea
Trophic levels
Primary Producer
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About this species
Species identity
Bacteria that decomposes sinking matter, feeding seafloor deposit-feeders and benthic animals.
Role in the ecosystem
Beggiatoa spp helps process sinking organic matter on the deep seafloor, supporting deposit-feeders and other benthic animals in food-limited trench ecosystems.
Citation
https://doi.org/10.1038/NGEO1773
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