What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate
Marine phytoplankton of the diatom group: The plant organisms that make up phytoplankton can only be seen under a microscope. Credit: Annegret Stuhr/GEOMAR Phytoplankton, tiny photosynthetic organisms in the ocean, play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and influence Earth’s climate. A new study reveals how variations in the physiology of phytoplankton, particularly