Microbial biomass, photosynthesis and chlorophyll a related pigments in the ponds of the McMurdo Ice Shelf, Antarctica

The extensive ablation zone on the McMurdo Ice Shelf (78°S, 165°30′E) contains numerous ponds that are lined with benthic mats of cyanobacteria and associated micro-organisms. The photoautotrophic biomass content of these mats was examined in six contrasting ponds. Particulate carbon contributed onl...

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Published in:Antarctic Science
Main Authors: Howard-Williams, C., Pridmore, R., Downes, M.T., Vincent, W.F.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1989
Subjects:
Geology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Oceanography
Victoria Land
McMurdo Ice Shelf
Antarc*
Antarctic Science
Antarctica
Ice Shelf
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0954102089000192
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0954102089000192

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