The food web was a major focus of this module. There is an active food web in our oceans as well, and it has a very prominent "microbial loop." Please read the following article:
Pomeroy, L.R. (2001). Caught in the food web: complexity made simple? Scientia Marina 65 (Suppl. 2): 31-40.
This paper will introduce you to many of the themes covered in your lecture, but from the perspective of an oceanographer. The paper is now over 10 years old and further advancements have been made.
Write a three to five page paper which describes the Pomeroy article and search for more recent findings on the topic (e.g., recent advances in nitrification in our ocean). Please use AAU's LIRN Library to search for these articles. You may utilize the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for a concise guide on how to use LIRN and for APA formatting guidelines.