Phytoplankton Studies Within the Virginia Barrier Islands. III. Phytoplankton Composition in a Saline Pond on Smith Island

The phytoplankton that characterized the Smith Island pond was diverse, with several species of diatoms, dinoflagellates and blue-green algae dominant throughout the year. A total of 146 spp. were noted, predominantly composed of ultra and nanoplankters, that includes representatives from coastal wa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marshall, Harold G.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: ODU Digital Commons 1983
Subjects:
Phytoplankton
Smith Island pond
Dinoflagellates
Nanoplankters
Eutrophic habitats
Marine Biology
Barrier Islands
Smith Island
Island Pond
Online Access:https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/biology_fac_pubs/115
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1133&context=biology_fac_pubs
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Summary:The phytoplankton that characterized the Smith Island pond was diverse, with several species of diatoms, dinoflagellates and blue-green algae dominant throughout the year. A total of 146 spp. were noted, predominantly composed of ultra and nanoplankters, that includes representatives from coastal waters. The island ponds are considered eutrophic habitats whose composition is influenced by overwash conditions and in turn introduce populations to surrounding pools and water channels.

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