ISSN:
1476-4687
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Medicine
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Natural Sciences in General
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Physics
Notes:
[Auszug] Silicon is essential for the growth of diatoms, a group of phytoplankton with opal (amorphous hydrated silica) shells. Diatoms largely control the cycling of silicon in the ocean and, conversely, diatom silica production rates can be limited by the availability of silicic acid. Diatoms are ...
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/27174
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