Ballasted Flocs Capture Pelagic Primary Production and Alter the Local Sediment Characteristics in the Coastal German Bight (North Sea)
Suspended, organic matter, especially in the form of adhesive extracellular polymers (EPS), tends to form flocs, which may also incorporate suspended lithogenic particles in coastal environments. With an increased settling velocity, these ballasted flocs form in a narrow zone along the coast and pot...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Geosciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/9/8/344 |