| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4396195 | Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Grazer mediated transfer of macroalgal fatty acids was modelled in a laboratory. ⺠Faecal pellets were depleted in long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs). ⺠The gonads and larvae were enriched in LC-PUFAs relative to the diet. ⺠The exact nature of transfer is dependent on the species of the grazer. ⺠Who consumes macroalgae may have implications for nearshore biogeochemistry.
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Authors
Adam D. Hughes, Elizabeth J. Cook, Heather Orr, Maeve S. Kelly, Kenneth D. Black,