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How much (%) doe marine plankton contribute towards global primary productivity (GPP)? |
50 % |
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Where within the food web do phytoplankton operate? |
They are the base in open water systems, particularly in marine systems. |
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What do they convert inorganic nutrients to? |
Organic compounds and biomass. |
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In addition to primary production (PP), there is also a high concentration __________ around coasts. |
Chlorophyll a |
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How can PP be divided, categorically speaking? |
New and regenerated PP. |
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What is a notable inorganic nutrient plankton use that is out of the biological cycle for an extended period? |
Nitrate. |
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How are they thought to combat global warming? |
Net removal of CO2 to sediments. |
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Sarmineto & Gruber, 2006. |
High nitrate concentrations in Antarctic ocean and off west coast of Alaska, in addition to silicon and phosphorus. |
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Nutrients are rapidly recycled within this food web. |
Microbial. |
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Microbial food web consists of... |
Bacteria, pico/nano phytoplankon and microzooplankton. |
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Metazoan food web consists of... |
Nano/micro phytoplankton, mesozooplankton, fish. |
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The metazoan food web uses new nutrients which requires physical processes, such as... |
Upwelling. |