First-order estimate of the planktic foraminifer biomass in the modern ocean
Planktic foraminifera are heterotrophic mesozooplankton of global marine abundance. The position of planktic foraminifers in the marine food web is different compared to other protozoans and ranges above the base of heterotrophic consumers. Being secondary producers with an omnivorous diet, which ra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2012-09-01
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| Series: | Earth System Science Data |
| Online Access: | http://www.earth-syst-sci-data.net/4/75/2012/essd-4-75-2012.pdf |