Bacteria in The $\alpha$ -Proteobacterial Clade _______ Are the Most Abundant Organisms on Earth

question 28

Short Answer

Bacteria in the $\alpha$ -proteobacterial clade _______ are the most abundant organisms on Earth and demonstrate unique adaptations to life in the oligotrophic open ocean.
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Definitions:

Mercalli Scale

A scale that measures the intensity of an earthquake based on its observed effects on people, objects, and structures, rather than its energy.

Urban Fires

Fires that occur in cities or towns, which can involve buildings, vehicles, and other man-made structures.

Horizontal Displacement

The distance an object or particle moves horizontally over a period of time, often measured in physics and engineering contexts.

Release of Ejecta

Refers to the process where material is expelled or thrown out, often used in the context of volcanic eruptions or meteorite impacts.