Fungal parasitism on diatoms alters formation and bio–physical properties of sinking aggregates

oleh: Isabell Klawonn, Silke Van den Wyngaert, Morten H. Iversen, Tim J. W. Walles, Clara M. Flintrop, Carolina Cisternas-Novoa, Jens C. Nejstgaard, Maiko Kagami, Hans-Peter Grossart

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Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2023-02-01

Deskripsi

Fungal parasites are found to effectively control the fate of phytoplankton-derived organic matter, potentially enhancing remineralization and reducing sedimentation in freshwater and coastal systems.