Fig. 5
From: Elasmobranch microbiomes: emerging patterns and implications for host health and ecology
The elasmobranch tooth microbiome (A) has been of interest for medical treatment of elasmobranch bites on human swimmers, although the incidence of negative elasmobranch–human interactions is rare. Culture-based exploration (B) is an avenue for future research to examine biochemical and ecological aspects of elasmobranch-associated microbes. Panel A Oral swab being collected from a secured white shark (Chris Ross, OCEARCH). Panel B Culture plates from elasmobranch oral swabs (Kim Ritchie, University of South Carolina Beaufort)