Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4375014 | Ecological Informatics | 2013 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We test a plankton model that considers biochemical limitation of grazer growth. ⺠Zooplankton minimum somatic quotas are critical in poor food quality conditions. ⺠Steady animal growth stems from balanced turnover and bioconversion rates. ⺠Consumer biochemical limitation and algal accumulation occur in eutrophic settings. ⺠Efficient nutrient allotment between growth and metabolism controls species fitness.
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Authors
Gurbir Perhar, George B. Arhonditsis, Michael T. Brett,