Therefore, springs may serve as indicator systems for biogeochemical processes in complex forest ecosystems.
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Marine protists play an important role in oceanic ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles.
Yurika Ujiié, Katsunori Kimoto, Toyoho Ishimura 2019, 'Advanced approach to analyzing calcareous protists for present and past pelagic ecology:Comprehensive analysis of 3D-morphology, stable isotopes, and genes of planktic foraminifers',PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0213282. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
However, their ability to perform important biogeochemical processes remains uncharacterized.
Xiangzhen Li, Junpeng Rui, Jingbo Xiong, Jiabao Li, Zhili He, Jizhong Zhou, AnthonyC. Yannarell, Roderick I. Mackie 2014, 'Functional Potential of Soil Microbial Communities in the Maize Rhizosphere', PLoS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0112609. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Bacteria are recognized as important drivers of biogeochemical processes in all aquatic ecosystems.
Jikun Du, Kai Xiao, Li Li, Xian Ding, Helu Liu, Yongjun Lu, Shining Zhou 2013, 'Temporal and Spatial Diversity of Bacterial Communities in Coastal Waters of the SouthChina Sea', PLoS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0066968. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Archaea play an important role in various biogeochemical cycles.
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It was implemented in a field-scale hydrological-biogeochemical model combination.
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Numerical models provide unparalleled insight into these biogeochemical dynamics.
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This strong overturning circulation slightly distorts the structure of the biogeochemical tracers at depth.
J. F. Tjiputra, C. Roelandt, M. Bentsen, D. M. Lawrence, T. Lorentzen, J. Schwinger,Ø. Seland, C. Heinze 2013, 'Evaluation of the carbon cycle components in the Norwegian Earth System Model (NorESM)',Geoscientific Model Developmenthttp://www.geosci-model-dev.net/6/301/2013/gmd-6-301-2013.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Anaerobic microorganisms play key roles in the biogeochemical cycling of methane and non-methane alkanes.
Amy V. Callaghan 2013, 'Enzymes involved in the anaerobic oxidation of n-alkanes: from methane to long-chainparaffins', Frontiers in Microbiologyhttp://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2013.00089/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Through both they affect the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and other nutrients in the oceans.
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