Diatom frustules with different silica contents affect copepod grazing due to differences in the nanoscale mechanical properties
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DOI: 10.1002/lno.11887
Abstract: The silica frustules of diatom are regarded as an important physical defense against predation. While the biogenic silica content of diatoms is a major factor controlling the ingestion rate of copepods, how it affects the… read more here.
Keywords: silica contents; biogenic silica; copepod grazing; silica ... See more keywords