Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Much eukaryotic biodiversity, especially among fungi and microeukaryotes, remains unknown due to limited data and complex genomes. Standard metagenomics often fails with these “dark taxa.” A workflow using long-read sequencing, targeted primers, and laser microdissection enables genetic analysis of single cells. Tested on aquatic fungi, it yields barcodes and genomes, offering a new tool to reveal hidden microeukaryotic diversity by integrating microscopy and genomics.
Source: BIOspektrum
Author: Christian Wurzbacher
Institution: Technical University of Munich
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,190
OpenAlex ID: W4413990958