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9 Critical Factors in Plankton Abundance

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Photosynthesis <strong>in</strong> Water Column<br />

Action spectrum - utilization of<br />

different wavelengths of light by<br />

a given species for photosynthesis<br />

Chlorophyll absorbs wavelengths of<br />

ma<strong>in</strong>ly > 600 nm<br />

Accessory pigments absorb wavelengths<br />

< 600 nm

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