Bacteriophages are the most dominant predators of prokaryotic communities in thermal springs yet understanding of the phage ecology remains limited in these hydrothermal environments. Here we examine
Knowledge of species diversity is necessary for both conservation of wild habitats and preservation of ecosystem services. Advancements in sequencing technology are accelerating biodiversity science a
Sources of environmental 18s rRNA sequences included in the review, with number of sequences included, environment, sampling condition, and geographic locations.