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The role of microbes in the karstification process was determined based on the karst dynamics, CO2 capture, and carbonate deposition. A close relationship was found among microbial activity, karst dynamics and stability, and the carbon cycle in a karst ecosystem. More in-depth studies were needed to investigate the impact of microbes on karst dynamics within different eco-environments under natural conditions to determine the response of biological organisms to a changing environment, as well as the relationship between microbial organisms and the karstification process.
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Lian, B., Yuan, D. & Liu, Z. Effect of microbes on karstification in karst ecosystems. Chin. Sci. Bull. 56, 3743–3747 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-011-4648-z
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