Diversity and Distribution of Archaea in the Mangrove Sediment of Sundarbans

Archaeal communities in Sundarbans mangrove sediments exhibit distinct shifts influenced by environmental conditions, particularly pollution levels. Analysis of 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing data from three sites revealed dominance of Euryarchaeota and Thaumarchaeota (Marine Group I), with haloarchaea prevailing in polluted areas (Godkhali, Bonnie camp) compared to methanogens in the relatively pristine Dhulibhashani. Statistical analysis confirmed these patterns, highlighting the sensitivity of archaeal diversity to anthropogenic stressors. This study underscores the ecological significance of microbial communities in mangrove ecosystems and their role as indicators of environmental health.

Bhattacharyya, A., Majumder, N. S., Basak, P., Mukherji, S., Roy, D., Nag, S., Haldar, A., Chattopadhyay, D., Mitra, S., Bhattacharyya, M., & Ghosh, A. (2015). Diversity and Distribution of Archaea in the Mangrove Sediment of Sundarbans. Archaea, 2015, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/968582