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Eric Benbow and some colleagues were having a few beers when Benbow came up with a new term for what they studied: the necrobiome. Though it sounds rather Lovecraftian, the necrobiome simply refers to ...

Decomposition is essential to all ecosystems, both on land and in the ocean. In marine environments, decomposition and nutrient recycling keep food webs functioning, prevent the buildup of organic ...