The cave microbiota is assumed to be shaped by indoor microclimate, biotic and abiotic
factors, which are largely dependent from outside environmental conditions; however, this …

Caves are ubiquitous subterranean voids, accounting for a still largely unexplored surface of
the Earth underground. Due to the absence of sunlight and physical segregation, caves are …

Abstract Castañar Cave (Caceres, Spain) is a unique show cave known for its high natural
radiation levels. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of its prokaryotic diversity …

Anthropogenic disturbance on natural ecosystems is growing in frequency and magnitude
affecting all ecosystems components. Understanding the response of different types of …

Microbial diversity of caves is largely understudied and its possible applications are still
unknown. Autochthonous fungi, in particular, may have the potential to biomineralize metals …

Like other hypogeal environments, the Roman Houses of the Caelian Hill are prone to
unwanted biological growth. Wide conservative interventions have been carried out at the …

Aerosols in caves are natural tracers and, together with climatic parameters, provide a
detailed insight into atmospheric conditions, responses to climatic changes and …

Cueva del Viento, located in the Canary Islands, Spain, is the Earth's sixth‐longest lava
tube, spanning 18,500 m, and was formed approximately 27,000 years ago. This complex …

Abstract The Gypsum Karst of Sorbas, Almeria, southeast Spain, includes a few caves
whose entrances are open and allow the entry and roosting of numerous bats. Caves are …

The presence of microbial communities on cave walls and speleothems is an issue that
requires attention. Traditional cleaning methods using water, brushes, and steam can …