Mechanisms and heterogeneity of mineral use by natural colonies of the cyanobacterium Trichodesmium
N. Held, K. M. Sutherland, E. A. Webb, M. M. McIlvin, N. R. Cohen, A. J. Devaux, D. A. Hutchins, J. B. Waterbury, C. M. Hansel, M. Saito
This study shows Trichodesmium colonies in nature process mineral particles, acquiring iron and other metals, with both beneficial and toxic effects.
bioRxiv · Sep 24, 2020 · PreprintEcology