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Deep, diverse and definitely different: unique attributes of the world's largest ecosystem

Deep, diverse and definitely different: unique attributes of the world's largest ecosystem
Deep, diverse and definitely different: unique attributes of the world's largest ecosystem
The deep sea, the largest biome on Earth, has a series of characteristics that make this environment both distinct from other marine and land ecosystems and unique for the entire planet. This review describes these patterns and processes, from geological settings to biological processes, biodiversity and biogeographical patterns. It concludes with a brief discussion of current threats from anthropogenic activities to deep-sea habitats and their fauna.
1726-4170
2851-2899
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Ramirez-Llodra, E., Brandt, A., Danovaro, R., De Mol, B., Escobar, E., German, C.R., Levin, L.A., Martinez Arbizu, P., Menot, L., Buhl-Mortensen, P., Narayanaswamy, B.E., Smith, C.R., Tittensor, D.P., Tyler, P.A., Vanreusel, A. and Vecchione, M. (2010) Deep, diverse and definitely different: unique attributes of the world's largest ecosystem. Biogeosciences, 7 (9), 2851-2899. (doi:10.5194/bg-7-2851-2010).

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The deep sea, the largest biome on Earth, has a series of characteristics that make this environment both distinct from other marine and land ecosystems and unique for the entire planet. This review describes these patterns and processes, from geological settings to biological processes, biodiversity and biogeographical patterns. It concludes with a brief discussion of current threats from anthropogenic activities to deep-sea habitats and their fauna.

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Published date: 2010

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Local EPrints ID: 174567
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/174567
ISSN: 1726-4170
PURE UUID: 3ed1cdd6-6fe0-4484-b5f8-234ec55b2f41

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Last modified: 14 Mar 2024 02:34

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Author: E. Ramirez-Llodra
Author: A. Brandt
Author: R. Danovaro
Author: B. De Mol
Author: E. Escobar
Author: C.R. German
Author: L.A. Levin
Author: P. Martinez Arbizu
Author: L. Menot
Author: P. Buhl-Mortensen
Author: B.E. Narayanaswamy
Author: C.R. Smith
Author: D.P. Tittensor
Author: P.A. Tyler
Author: A. Vanreusel
Author: M. Vecchione

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