Significance of pelagic bacteria as a trophic resource in a coral reef lagoon, One Tree Island, Great Barrier Reef

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Summary

Estimates of bacterial production suggest that they may contribute up to 40% of total picoplankton production and about 25% oftotal microplanktonProduction, and are therefore potentially a major food resource for benthic filter-feeders, especially for those mainly dependent on the smaller components of the plankton.

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1986-09-01
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Biology, Pelagic zone, Coral reef, Reef, Benthic zone

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