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. 2019 Dec 12;179(7):1451-1454.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2019.11.018.

The Biomass Composition of the Oceans: A Blueprint of Our Blue Planet

Yinon M Bar-On  1 , Ron Milo  2
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The Biomass Composition of the Oceans: A Blueprint of Our Blue Planet

Yinon M Bar-On et al. Cell. .
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Abstract

Obtaining a quantitative global picture of life in the great expanses of the oceans is a challenging task. By integrating data from across existing literature, we provide a comprehensive view of the distribution of marine biomass between taxonomic groups, modes of life, and habitats.

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