Dynamics of actively dividing prokaryotes in the western Mediterranean Sea

Abstract Microbial community metabolism and functionality play a key role modulating global biogeochemical processes. However, the metabolic activities and contribution of actively growing prokaryotes to ecosystem energy fluxes remain underexplored. Here we describe the temporal and spatial dynamics...

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Main Authors: Catalina Mena, Patricia Reglero, Rosa Balbín, Melissa Martín, Rocío Santiago, Eva Sintes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-06120-y