Phytoplankton competition in deep biomass maximum
A. B. Ryabov
Theoretial Ecolgy (2012) 5:373–385
Abstract:
In this article I analyze how changes in environmental conditions may
affect the phytoplankton composition in a deep biomass maximum. In
particular, I consider the effect on increasing incident light
intensity, nutrient loads, turbulent mixing and background turbidity.
The outcome of competition can follow counterintuitive rules. For
instance, an increase of light intensity or an increase of the
nutrient supply both favor good light
competitors. |