Figure 5
Abundance of microbial metabolic groups during low-flow period. Abundance of microbial metabolic groups (log g−1 or mL−1) in sediment, water, and riparian soil at Suquía River study sites during low-flow period. (A) Total heterotrophs. (B) Fermenters. (C) Sulfate reducers. (D) Nitrate reducers. (E) Ammonifiers. (F) Cellulolytics. RS, reference site; S1, site 1; S2, site 2; S3, site 3; S4, site 4; and S5, site 5. Bars indicate SE.