Brock Biology of Microorganisms, MasteringMicrobiology with eText and Access Card (14th Edition)
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Chapter 20.6, Problem 2MQ
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Silica (Si) cycle is very much important for marine environment particularly in oceans. Large reserves of silica remains in the ocean and many aquatic microbes incorporate silica in their exoskeletons. Transport of organic material in near-surface water to deeper ocean waters through primary production is referred to as biological pump.
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