TABLE 2.
Characterization of dominant members of the stable mixed culture by light microscopy, in situ hybridization, and inhibitor studiesa
| Morphotype | Relative abundance (%) | Growth in the presence of:
|
Gram stain reaction | Hybridization positive with probe(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BES | Molybdate | ||||
| Vibrio | 25 | Yes | No | Negative | EUB338, DSV1292, and DSV698 |
| Coccus | 40 | Yes | Yes | Positive | EUB338 |
| Rod | 30 | Yes | Yes | Negative | EUB338 and GAM42a |
| Long rod | <5 | No | Yes | Negative | ARCH915 |
a
Data shown are for cultures after 7 days of incubation.