Contrasted effects of natural complex mixtures of PAHs and metals on oxygen cycle in a microbial mat

•Microbial mats were exposed to natural mixtures of PAHs and metals.•Primary production and respiration were strongly inhibited in spring.•Respiration and primary production were not significantly impacted in autumn.•More than 50% of dissimilarity between spring and autumn microbial mat communities....

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