Ulteriori indagini sulla distribuzione di batteri luminosi in acque pelagiche del Mar Ionio (Mar Mediterraneo)

From Cape Cimiti and from Point Stilo quantitative and qualitative luminescent bacteria distribution was examined along two transepts in Ionian Sea, during February 2004. Bacterial plate counts were carried out in marine Agar medium and in Sea Water Complete medium. Isolates were identified by API 20 NE system and by classical identification pathways. Besides, a taxonomic characterization by molecular analyses (DNA extraction, 16S rDNA amplification and sequencement), was carried out.