Microorganisms in Hypogeon: Examples from Slovenian Karst Caves

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  • Janez Mulec Karst Research Institute SRC SASA, Titov trg 2, SI-6230 Postojna

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https://doi.org/10.3986/ac.v37i1.167

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In caves microorganisms inhabit distinct habitats where they develop various interactions. As an evidence of microbial activ­ity several features can be identified. Microorganisms are in­volved bothin lithogenic and litholitic processes. Besides het­erotrophs in caves autotrophic organisms can be also expected. Some cyanobacteria and microalgae in caves can survive even at photon flux densities lower than their photosynthetic compen­sation point. In the paper up-to-date identified groups of mi­croorganisms (bacteria, cyanobacteria, microalgae, fungi and protozoa) withtheir localities in Slovenian caves are presented. Especially bacteria from caves, as the most diverse group, of­fer immense biotechnological and bioremediation potential. In caves microbial biomass can be considered a considerable food source for cave-dwelling higher organisms. Caves in Slovenia offer great chances to discover new species, as was fungus Mu­cor troglophilus discovered in association withthe cave cricket Troglophilus neglectus.

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2008-06-01

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Mulec, J. (2008). Microorganisms in Hypogeon: Examples from Slovenian Karst Caves. Acta Carsologica, 37(1). https://doi.org/10.3986/ac.v37i1.167

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