Crocosphaera as a major consumer of fixed nitrogen despite its capability of nitrogen fixation
T. Masuda, K. Inomura, T. Kodama, T. Shiozaki, S. Kitajima, G. Armin, T. Matsui, K. Suzuki, S. Takeda, O. Prasil, K. Furuya
This study shows Crocosphaera efficiently consumes combined nitrogen sources and maintains high growth rates even when nitrogen is limited, highlighting its ecological importance.
bioRxiv · Jul 28, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology