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Unicellular foraminifera that thrive in oxygen-depleted marine sediments respire nitrate when oxygen is scarce, explaining their early success. A new study shows that some foraminifera express denitrification genes acquired from… Click to show full abstract
Unicellular foraminifera that thrive in oxygen-depleted marine sediments respire nitrate when oxygen is scarce, explaining their early success. A new study shows that some foraminifera express denitrification genes acquired from prokaryotic ancestors.
Keywords:
breath nitrate;
evolution ancient;
biology;
ancient breath;
eukaryotic evolution
Journal Title: Current Biology
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Current Biology
Year Published: 2018
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