海洋病毒多样性及生态功能

Diversity and ecological functions of marine viruses

海洋病毒数量巨大、多样性丰富,在生态系统调节和生物地球化学元素循环中发挥关键作用,已经成为海洋研究的热点。本文简述海洋病毒研究的进展,提出需要关注的研究方向。

Marine viruses are hugely abundant and extraordinarily diverse.They serve a pivotal role in the regulation of the Earth＇s ecosystem and the cycling of key elements.This article provides a brief overview on latest developments in research on marine viruses and a perspective on future research directions in this fast growing field.