Vibrio vulnificus and marine snow in oysters

What is it about?

This publication shows evidence that different strains of Vibrio vulnificus integrate into marine snow at different rates. This has an effect on the rate they are taken up by oysters.

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Why is it important?

These findings could help explain why the the "E-type" strains of Vibrio vulnificus predominate in oysters, regardless of the bacterial populations of the surrounding waters.