More support for Earth’s massive microbiome

Abstract Until recently, our planet was thought to be home to ~ 107 species, largely belonging to plants and animals. Despite being the most abundant organisms on Earth, the contribution of microbial life to global biodiversity has been greatly underestimated and, in some cases, completely overlooke...

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Main Authors: Jay T. Lennon, Kenneth J. Locey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Biology Direct
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13062-020-00261-8