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The fungi Blastocladiomycota are more common in soils with higher levels of bioavailable mercury.

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A survey of bacterial and fungal community structure and functions in two long-term metalliferous soil habitats

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2025 Nov 25

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A survey of bacterial and fungal community structure and functions in two long-term metalliferous soil habitats

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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-25944-y

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