Number of cells in the world ocean that carry a functional viral genome
| Value | 4E+28 cells |
|---|---|
| Organism | Biosphere |
| Reference | Weinbauer MG. Ecology of prokaryotic viruses. FEMS Microbiol Rev. 2004 May28(2):127-81. p.166 right column 2nd paragraphPubMed ID15109783 |
| Comments | "Using average values for total viral infection of 35% [BNID 109020] in the world ocean and estimates of total prokaryote abundance [474], 4X10^28 cells in the world ocean would carry a functional viral genome." |
| Entered by | Uri M |
| ID | 109021 |