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A Holistic Approach for Understanding the Role of Microorganisms in Marine Ecosystems

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Marine ecosystems are among the largest aquatic ecosystems on Earth. They harbor a wealth of biodiversity, provide essential ecosystem services, and are a rich source of bioproducts. Within these marine ecosystems, microorganisms play a crucial role in recycling chemical elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur. It has become increasingly recognized that microorganisms interact with marine macroorganisms, such as fish, corals, sponges, and seagrasses. Therefore, in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the role of microorganisms in marine ecosystems, a holistic scientific research approach is needed. This chapter will provide examples of studies that used systems biology to study the role of microorganisms in the cycling of chemical elements and nutrients.

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Gerard Muyzer was financially supported by the Research Priority Area Systems Biology of the University of Amsterdam. We thank Alex Valm for the micrograph of a microbial community that was used in the figures.

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Muyzer, G., Cretoiu, M.S. (2022). A Holistic Approach for Understanding the Role of Microorganisms in Marine Ecosystems. In: Stal, L.J., Cretoiu, M.S. (eds) The Marine Microbiome. The Microbiomes of Humans, Animals, Plants, and the Environment, vol 3. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90383-1_16

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