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CHAPTER 16: Resource Competition and the Ecological Success of Phytoplankton.

Authors :
Falkowski, Paul G.
Andrew H. Knoll
Source :
Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea; 2007, p351-375, 25p, 3 Diagrams, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Chapter 16 of the book "Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea," edited by Paul G. Falkowski and Andrew H. Knoll is presented. It describes the utilization of resources such as nutrients and light and the competitive ability of these resources in phytoplankton communities. It discusses the role of heterogeneity in resource distribution in phytoplankton and the physiological interchange and ecological strategies of resource utilization in major divisions of phytoplankton.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780123705181
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
34259462