There Are No Small Parts, Only Small Organisms

Microbes are the (mostly) unseen influencers of Earth science, but researchers are learning more about these wee beasties and better appreciating their growing contribution to the world we live in.

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Eos
Published
2026-11-02
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1029/2026eo260350
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Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
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There Are No Small Parts, Only Small Organisms

Caryl-Sue Micalizio
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Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
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There Are No Small Parts, Only Small Organisms

Caryl-Sue Micalizio
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Abstract

Microbes are the (mostly) unseen influencers of Earth science, but researchers are learning more about these wee beasties and better appreciating their growing contribution to the world we live in.

EosVol. 107
Openalex Percentile: Top 19%
Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
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