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9 Critical Factors in Plankton Abundance

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Nutrients<br />

Phosphorus - occurs dissolved <strong>in</strong> water<br />

ma<strong>in</strong>ly as phosphate PO 4<br />

Also can f<strong>in</strong>d particulate phosphorus,<br />

some dissolved P <strong>in</strong> organic molecules<br />

Phosphorus required for synthesis of ATP,<br />

source of energy of cellular reactions

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