Spatial variations of DOM in a diverse range of lakes across various frozen ground zones in China: Insights into molecular composition

•Lakes in cold regions retained more organic carbon than in warmer regions.•In-lake DOM in permafrost zone had lower molecular weight and higher lability.•Lakes in the permafrost zone serve as significant hubs for carbon processing.•CHO% exhibited a gradual decline trend along the warming ground.•CH...

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