Planktology
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Planktology is the study of plankton, various small drifting plants, animals and microorganisms that inhabit bodies of water. Planktology topics include primary production, energy flow and the carbon cycle.
Plankton drive the "
global warming. Modern planktology includes behavioral aspects of drifting organisms, engaging modern in situ
imaging devices.
Some planktology projects allow the public to participate
online, such as the Long-term Ecosystem Observatory
.
There are a very large number of, often closely related or similar looking, plankton species which makes classification a challenge for scientists. Their habitat also adds challenges to their study.[1]
Notable planktologists
See also
References
- ^ Berger, W. H. "Review: Foundations of Planktology". jstor.org. American Association for the Advancement of Science. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
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