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Biodiversity and function of bacteria in the Southern Ocean

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A short overview of the biodiversity of Antarctic marine bacteria is given with respect to morphology and metabolic activity. The importance of spatial and temporal variability is described. The physiological adaptation and ecological function of Antarctic marine bacterioplankton are discussed.

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Delille, D. Biodiversity and function of bacteria in the Southern Ocean. Biodivers Conserv 5, 1505–1523 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00051989

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