9 Critical Factors in Plankton Abundance
9 Critical Factors in Plankton Abundance
9 Critical Factors in Plankton Abundance
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Zooplankton Graz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Graz<strong>in</strong>g effect: Difference between graz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
rate and phytoplankton growth rate –<br />
contributes somewhat to end of SDI<br />
Graz<strong>in</strong>g quite variable, sometimes causes:<br />
1. Strong spatial variation <strong>in</strong> phytoplankton<br />
abundance,<br />
2. Cycles of phytoplankton abundance<br />
and decl<strong>in</strong>e