The Chaetocerosphere: Chaetoceros Species and Associated Prokaryotes in a Coastal Area
ABSTRACT The phycosphere, the organic‐rich microenvironment surrounding phytoplankton cells, mediates interactions between algae and other microorganisms, mainly prokaryotes. We investigated associations between Chaetoceros spp., one of the most abundant diatom genera in coastal waters, and particle‐attached prokaryoti...