Polynucleobacter: NCBI 44013, [genus]

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| Polynucleibacter| Polynucleobacter| Polynucleobacter Heckmann and Schmidt 1987 emend. Hahn et al. 2009

1. Water quality: Polynucleobacter species are commonly found in freshwater lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, where they contribute to the microbial community structure and function. Changes in the abundance or composition of Polynucleobacter populations may reflect alterations in water quality parameters such as nutrient levels, organic matter content, and microbial diversity. Monitoring Polynucleobacter abundance in freshwater ecosystems can provide valuable information about water quality and ecosystem health.

2. Nutrient cycling: Polynucleobacter species are involved in the cycling of nutrients such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in freshwater environments. They can utilize various organic and inorganic compounds as carbon and energy sources, contributing to the decomposition of organic matter and the recycling of nutrients. By participating in nutrient cycling processes, Polynucleobacter bacteria help maintain the ecological balance and productivity of freshwater ecosystems.

3. Microbial interactions: Polynucleobacter species interact with other microorganisms in freshwater environments, including algae, protozoa, and other bacteria. These microbial interactions can influence nutrient dynamics, microbial community structure, and ecosystem functioning. For example, Polynucleobacter bacteria may compete with other bacteria for resources, participate in symbiotic relationships with algae or protozoa, or prey on other microbial cells as predators. Understanding these microbial interactions is important for elucidating the dynamics of freshwater ecosystems.

4. Ecosystem services: Healthy freshwater ecosystems provide essential ecosystem services that benefit human well-being, including water purification, nutrient cycling, and habitat provision. Polynucleobacter bacteria contribute to the functioning of freshwater ecosystems by participating in biogeochemical cycles, maintaining water quality, and supporting biodiversity. Protecting and conserving freshwater ecosystems, including the microbial communities they harbor, is important for ensuring the provision of these ecosystem services.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
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• The interactions are based on data from 1000 healthy individuals using shotgun 10M reads Precision Biome, a provider in full conformity to EU regulations for health information
• The width of the lines indicates R² (the coefficient of determination)
• Green indicates positive slope
• Red indicates negative
• Interactions are not two way because incidence of each bacteria are different

Polynucleobacter impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart

Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Polynucleobacter

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart
0.2700207233428955	0.4704289734363556	Faecalibacterium	Parent Taxa