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8 years ago

Marine phytoplankton can thrive on significant urea concentrations, impacting ocean ecosystems.

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THE UPTAKE OF UREA BY MARINE PHYTOPLANKTON<sup>1</sup>
James J. McCarthy

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Marine phytoplankton can take up urea from the environment, similar to how they take up ammonium. This means they can use urea at levels found in the ocean. Some species can't grow on urea because they can't process it properly, while others can take it in but then release it back out.