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Ocean algae get 'coup de grace' from viruses

Published Sep 15 2020 at 5:01 AM GMT
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  • Scientists have long believed that ocean viruses always quickly kill algae, but new research shows they live in harmony with algae and viruses provide a 'coup de grace' only when blooms of algae are already stressed and dying.
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  • Published Sep 15, 2020 5:01 AM GMT