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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Main Authors: Slawek Cerbin, Łukasz Wejnerowski, Marcin Dziuba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-10-01
Series:Journal of Limnology
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Online Access:http://www.jlimnol.it/index.php/jlimnol/article/view/723