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The Role of Dissolved Organic Nitrogen (DON) in Coral Biology and Reef Ecology

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The recent studies on the behavior, role, and characteristics of DON (dissolved organic nitrogen), including nitrogen fixation and organic nitrogen compounds in corals and coral reefs were reviewed. DON is one of the important components as well as DOC for understanding biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem function in coral reefs. Recent results and views have been integrated into a new concept for the nitrogen cycle in coral reefs.

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Suzuki, Y., Casareto, B.E. (2011). The Role of Dissolved Organic Nitrogen (DON) in Coral Biology and Reef Ecology. In: Dubinsky, Z., Stambler, N. (eds) Coral Reefs: An Ecosystem in Transition. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0114-4_14

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