Transparent Exopolymeric Particles (TEP) Selectively Increase Biogenic Silica Dissolution From Fossil Diatoms as Compared to Fresh Diatoms
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DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2018.00102
Abstract: Diatom production is mainly supported by the dissolution of biogenic silica (bSiO2) within the first 200 meters of the water column. The upper oceanic layer is enriched in dissolved and/or colloidal organic matter, such as… read more here.
Keywords: fossil diatoms; exopolymeric particles; transparent exopolymeric; biogenic silica ... See more keywords