Explain How Viruses Select for Increased Diversity of Microbial Plankton

question 63

Essay

Explain how viruses select for increased diversity of microbial plankton in the oceans.

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Definitions:

Imagery

The use of descriptive or figurative language to create vivid mental pictures, often in literature and psychology to invoke senses or emotions.

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, often referred to as "thinking about thinking."

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs typically from puberty to legal adulthood.

Flea

A small, wingless, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds, known for its ability to jump long distances.