| distribution of viral abundance in the reef environment of key largo, florida. | the distribution of viral and microbial abundance in the key largo, fla., reef environment was measured. viral abundance was measured by transmission electron microscope direct counts and plaque titer on specific bacterial hosts in water and sediment samples from florida bay (blackwater sound) and along a transect from key largo to the outer edge of the reef tract in key largo sanctuary. water column viral direct counts were highest in blackwater sound of florida bay (1.2 x 10(7) viruses per ml) ... | 1993 | 8480998 |