Infection of filamentous phytoplankton by fungal parasites enhances herbivory in pelagic food webs
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DOI: 10.1002/lno.11474
Abstract: Chytrid fungal parasites are ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems and infect a wide array of aquatic organisms, including all phytoplankton groups. In addition to their role as parasites, chytrids serve as food to zooplankton, thereby establishing… read more here.
Keywords: pelagic food; food; phytoplankton; infection ... See more keywords