Microbiome of bivalve biodeposits

This study used 16SrRNA gene amplicon sequencing to investigate and compare the microbiome associated with the biodeposits produced by three different bivalve species (the hard clam, the eastern oyster, and the ribbed mussel). The objective of the study was to compare the inherent bioreactivity of the different biodeposit types, determine the potential denitrification rates of these biodeposits, and compare the bacterial communities associated with these biodeposit types.