Reference Tree and Environmental Sequence Diversity of Labyrinthulomycetes

Abstract

Labyrinthulomycetes are heterotrophic stramenopiles that are ubiquitous in a wide range of both marine and terrestrial environments. They produce ectoplasmic networks and include ecologically important saprotrophic and parasitic organisms. We present a comprehensive molecular diversity survey of labyrinthulomycetes in multiple marine environments and provide phylogenetic reference trees for their classification.

Javier del Campo

Group Leader

My research aims at understanding the global diversity and distribution of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbes employing curated phylogenetic frameworks focusing on novel environmental taxa.