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Iron-eating bacteria play important role in Arctic tundra
Description: Iron may play a much larger role in the biogeochemistry of the Arctic tundra than previously thought, with the potential to impact ongoing climate change. Scientists discover and report on microbial iron oxidation in the tundra and how iron-oxidizing bacteria may impact the Arctic's response to rising temperatures. [Source: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences]
URL: https://www.bigelow.org/news/current-news/iron-eating-bacteria-play-important-role-arctic-tundra/
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Source: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Publish Date: 11/2/2015
Reading Level: Basic
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