Exploring the microbial community and biotechnological potential of the sponge Xestospongia sp. from an anchialine cave in the Yucatán Peninsula

• DOI: 10.7773/cm.y2024.3442
• Publication Date: 2024-07-03T16:08:57Z
• Authors: Pablo Suárez-Moo; Ninette C García-...; Norma A Márquez-V...; Mario Figueroa; Eric Allen; Alejandra Prieto-...
• Keywords: Sponge; Peninsula; Yucatan peninsula

Sponge-associated microorganisms are key influencers of nutrient biogeochemistry and important sources bioactive natural products. This study provides the first insights into taxonomic diversity microbial community associated with sponge Xestospongia sp. from an anchialine cave in coastal area underground river Yucatán Peninsula Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico, potential antimicrobial activity its cultivable bacteria. High abundances Sulfurospirillum Desulfovibrio were detected 16S rRNA amplicons, suggesting that plays role geochemical sulfur cycle. Analysis crude extracts Nocardiopsis dasonvillei NCA-454 revealed against methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25913 (MSSA) methicillin-​resistant ​S. 43300 (MRSA). Studies microbiomes sponges system can help elucidate biogeochemical cycles these poorly studied environments. Moreover, communities represent untapped source secondary metabolites biotechnological potential.