planktonic algae


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Noun1.planktonic algae - unicellular algae
phytoplankton - photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae
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Freshwater shrimps play an important role in the recycling of nutrients in the aquatic ecosystem especially in the processing of detritus, aquatic insects, polychaetes, other crustaceans, fish, mollusks and zooplankton, fragments of aquatic plants, planktonic algae and diatoms, and phytoplankton [1].
NUTRIENT CHARACTERIZATION, FRESHWATER PLANKTON AND SHRIMP DIVERSITY IN SUBTERRANEAN AND AVOVEGROUND STREAMS IN MARINDUQUE, PHILIPPINES
As the plants wither, they release phosphorous that allows planktonic algae to multiply, notably darkening the water.
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The fish may feed directly on the planktonic algae, detrital / fungal flies, zooplankton and snails which feed on algae and detritus (Colman and Edwards, 1987).
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The fish may feed directly on the planktonic algae, detritalfungal floes, or zooplankton and snails which feed on algae and detritus (Colman and Edwards, 1987).
Effect of Poultry Droppings on the Primary Productivity and Growth Performance of Major Carps in Polyculture System
Najaf / NINA / A PhD thesis for researcher Shaima Jabbar from the Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science at the University of Kufa, revealed on Monday ten kinds of planktonic algae are recorded for the first time in Iraq.
A PhD thesis at the University of Kufa reveals ten types of algae recorded for the first time in Iraq
Morphological and physiological modifications of planktonic algae are nothing but adaptation mechanisms for its life in suspension (Reynolds, 1984), protection against herbivory (Wiltshire et al., 2003) or response to environment contrasts (Morales et al., 2002).
Morphological variation in Staurastrum rotula (Zygnemaphyceae, Desmidiales) in the deepest natural Brazilian lake: essence or accident?/Variacao morfologica em Staurastrum rotula (Zygnemaphyceae, Desmidiales) em um lago natural profundo do Brasil: essencia ou acidente?
The present study also suggests the importance of substrate diversity for the community structure of periphytic algae in the upper Parana river floodplain, jointly influence of typically metaphytic and planktonic algae observed.
Structure of the periphytic algae associated with a floating macrophyte in an open lake on the upper Parana river floodplain, Brazil/Estrutura das algas perifiticas associadas a uma macrofita flutuante em uma lagoa aberta da planicie de inundacao do alto rio Parana, Brasil
Release and cycling of nutrients between planktonic algae and herbivores.
Prevalence of Colacium vesiculosum (Colaciales: Euglenophyceae) on planktonic crustaceans in a subtropical shallow lake of Argentina
Their penchant for planktonic algae threatens to grossly imbalance whatever aquatic ecosystem they encounter.
Carpe diem? Some struggle with how to keep the invasive Asian carp at bay--others say, "eat up!"
The Marine planktonic algae Pseudo-nitzschia delicatissima, Thalassisira weissflogii, and Tetraselmis viridis are able to grow using urea and glycine as a sole source of nitrogen.
An experimental study on ammonia assimilation through Cyanobacteria in marine ornamental fish culture

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