Aerobic anoxygenic phototrophs of the Adriatic Sea

Aerobic anoxygenic phototrophs are a newly discovered member of the bacterial community in Adriatic Sea. During last seven years, when we started to study these organisms, have collected considerable number samples from different environments, coast, estuary, and open sea. Here compiled data 34 georeferenced sites four studies that summarize all is known about aerobic examine spatial vertical distribution environmental factors affecting this We found horizontal influences on AAP distribution, mainly salinity, nitrates, chlorophyll , ammonium, temperature, soluble reactive phosphorus. Much their ecology Adriatic, with new survey underway, will expand our knowledge composition role carbon flux higher trophic levels.