Biomass distribution of heterotrophic and autotrophic microorganisms of the photic layer in Cuban southern oceanic waters

 

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Autores: Margarita Lugioyo, Gladys, Loza, Sandra, C. Abreu, Paulo
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状态:Versión publicada
Fecha de Publicación:2007
实物特征:We measured the vertical and seasonal distribution of picoplankton (0.2-2 μm) and nanoplankton (2-20 μm) in the photic layer of Cuban southern oceanic and coastal waters. The concentration of the different fractions was estimated by epifluorescence microscopy. Heterotrophic components from the different fractions showed higher vertical stratification in the oceanic station in comparison to the coastal one. The autotrophic components showed an irregular vertical distribution pattern, both in coastal and oceanic stations. In all the analyzed stations, the heterotrophic bacteria showed an inverse correlation with the autotrophic (r= -0.98), and the heterotrophic nanoplankton (r= -0.96). Auto and heterotrophic nanoplankton probably regulate bacteria abundance by predation, although autotrophic nanoplankton may represent a source of organic matter for microorganisms.
País:Portal de Revistas UCR
机构:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
语言:Inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.ucr.ac.cr:article/6024
在线阅读:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rbt/article/view/6024
Palabra clave:bacterioplancton
picoplancton
nanoplancton
distribución vertical y estacional
aguas oceánicas
Cuba
Bacterioplankton
picoplankton
nanoplankton
vertical-seasonal distribution
oceanic waters