Co-evolution of phytoplankton and ocean N:P ratios
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Co-evolution of phytoplankton C:N:P stoichiometry and the deep ocean N:P ratio T. M. Lenton and C. A. Klausmeier School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK W. K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, MI 49060, USA Received: 16 June 2006 – Accepted: 4 July 2006 – Published: 17 July 2006 Correspondence to: T. M. Lenton ([email protected])
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