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Marine Phytoplankton
Marine Phytoplankton
Marine Phytoplankton
Phytoplankton in the oceans is extremely important for the material cycle. It can produce oxygen through photosynthesis and is also the starting product for demethyl sulphide (DMS), which is considered a biomarker.
Credit:
Stephanie Anderson
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