Extended Data Fig. 7: Abundance and distribution of Borgs and Methanoperedens spp. in the wetland soil and Rifle aquifer.
From: Borgs are giant genetic elements with potential to expand metabolic capacity
A. Relative abundances of Methanoperedens spp. and Borgs in samples collected over time and arrayed by sample collection depth from the wetland soils, sediments and groundwater. The absolute abundances of Borgs are far greater in the deeper compared to shallower soils B. Although some Borgs can substantially exceed all the combined abundance of Methanoperedens spp., no Borgs were detected in some Methanoperedens-bearing samples. “W” indicates that the sample was pumped groundwater.
