Macroecological drivers of archaea and bacteria in benthic deep-sea ecosystems

Abstract
Benthic deep-sea archaea are mainly controlled by temperature, whereas bacteria are controlled by food availability.
Funding Information
  • Seventh Framework Programme (ID0EZKAI7111, 226354)
  • Seventh Framework Programme (ID0EPQAI7112, 603418)
  • Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca (ID0E1WAI7113, Flagship Project RITMARE - The Italian Research for the Sea -)