Deep, diverse and definitely different: unique attributes of the world's largest ecosystem
The deep sea, the largest biome on Earth, has a series of characteristics that make this environment both distinct from other marine and land ecosystems and unique for the entire planet. This review describes these patterns and processes, from geological settings to biological processes, biodiversit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2010-09-01
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| Series: | Biogeosciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.biogeosciences.net/7/2851/2010/bg-7-2851-2010.pdf |