SILVA — comprehensive quality-checked database of aligned ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences for Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryota. Provides SSU (16S/18S) and LSU (23S/28S) rRNA reference databases for tax
Use with AI
Install the MCP server or CLI to instantly fetch SILVA documentation:
Install command
claude mcp add biocontext7 -- npx @biocontext7/mcpOr share this page: biocontext7.com/tools/silva
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