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Number of 16S rRNA gene sequences analyzed and number of OTUs observed from E. rufescens and its mucus at 3% clusteringa
| Source of genetic material | Total no. of sequences | No. of chloroplast-derived sequences removed | No. of OTUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysia rufescens | |||
| Isolates | 35 | — | 6 |
| Clones | 96 | 80 | 6 |
| Pyrosequences | 20,743 | 6,110 | 1,225 |
| Mucus | |||
| Isolates | 30 | — | 7 |
| Clones | 87 | — | 15 |
| Pyrosequences | 8,072 | 5 | 1,873 |
Distance of 0.03.
