Rate of viral infection in world seas
| Value | 1E+23 Infections/sec |
|---|---|
| Organism | Biosphere |
| Reference | Suttle CA. Marine viruses-major players in the global ecosystem. Nat Rev Microbiol. 2007 Oct5(10):801-12.PubMed ID17853907 |
| Comments | Abstract: "Every second, approximately 10^23 viral infections occur in the ocean. These infections are a major source of mortality, and cause disease in a range of organisms, from shrimp to whales. As a result, viruses influence the composition of marine communities and are a major force behind biogeochemical cycles." |
| Entered by | Uri M |
| ID | 102753 |