Stability of archaeal communities under oxic/anoxic oscillations in oil-polluted coastal sediments
This study analyzes archaeal communities in oil-polluted sediments under oxic, anoxic, and fluctuating conditions. Dominant taxa (Methanococcoides, Bathyarchaeia, SCGC AAA286-E23) remained stable, showing ecotypic differentiation and metabolic versatility. Interactions with hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria support resilience, informing bioremediation strategies.