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Parameter: bSi_0_6um_to_5um

Dataset: 
Metatranscriptomic nutrient response experiments - 2021 DY131
Parameter: 
biogenic silica concentration
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 Si_bio
Short Description:
 biogenic silica concentration
Official Name:
 Si_bio
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

Concentration or other measure of biogenic silica. Biogenic silica (bSi), also referred to as opal, is a biogenic mineral comprised of hydrated silica. "Biogenic silica" refers to the nanostructural form of silica found in living organisms, such as diatoms and sponges, which is characterized by spherical structures and a highly porous nature.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
bSi_0_6um_to_5um
Supplied Units: 
nanomoles Si per liter (nmol Si L^1)
Datatype: 
Float
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
Description: 
particulate biogenic silica in nanomoles Si per litre for the 0.6 to 5 micrometer (um) size fraction