Research Article

Archaeal Community Structures in the Solfataric Acidic Hot Springs with Different Temperatures and Elemental Compositions

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Principal components analysis showing loadings on principal components 1 and 2 for environmental factors at sites and the relationship to each site. Shannon, Temp. and El. Conc. indicate Shannon-Weaver index, temperature, and total dissolved elemental concentration, respectively.
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