Aphanizomenon gracile increases in width in the presence of Daphnia. A defence mechanism against grazing?
<p><em>Filamentous cyanobacteria are frequently consumed by grazers like </em>Daphnia<em>, which can break filaments and make them more readily available to filter-feeders. However, various defence mechanisms against grazing have also been observed in cyanobacteria. Data conc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2013-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Limnology |
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Online Access: | http://www.jlimnol.it/index.php/jlimnol/article/view/723 |