Tag: Photosynthesis
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Ocean Warming Threatens Prochlorococcus: Earth’s Oxygen Maker
Introduction to Prochlorococcus: Earth’s Photosynthetic Powerhouse Earth is teeming with life, much of which depends on a process called photosynthesis. This vital mechanism harnesses solar energy to sustain the planet’s food chains and produce oxygen. While many organisms contribute to this essential service, Prochlorococcus, a diminutive marine microbe, plays an outsized role in oxygen production,…
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Ocean Warming and the Threat to Earth’s Oxygen-Producing Microbe
The Role of Prochlorococcus in Earth’s Ecosystem Earth’s vibrant ecosystems owe much to the process of photosynthesis, which energizes nearly all food webs around the globe. Among the numerous contributors to this vital process, Prochlorococcus stands out as the most abundant photosynthetic organism on the planet. This tiny cyanobacterium is responsible for generating nearly a…