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Marine Microorganisms Hold the Key to Life On Earth
Description: It has been known for some time that marine microorganisms are a crucial component of the Earth's life-support system. Yet despite their obvious importance, very little is known about them, including how many different types are present in the oceans, what the role of each of them is and even how to define a microbial species. A new Marine Board position paper takes a look at some of the key scientific and societal questions that will drive European marine microbial research in the coming years. [Source: ScienceDaily]
URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120724104308.htm
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Source: ScienceDaily
Publish Date: 7/24/2012
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