• Login
    View Item 
    •   DSpace Home
    • Institute's contributions
    • Scholarly literature
    • View Item
    •   DSpace Home
    • Institute's contributions
    • Scholarly literature
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Trait-based classification and environmental drivers of phytoplankton functional structure from anthropogenically altered tropical creek, Thane Creek India

    Thumbnail
    Date
    2024
    Author
    Hardikar, R.
    Haridevi, C.K.
    Deshbhratar, S.
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    The present study on variability in phytoplankton functional structure through a trait-based approach described the species-trait-environmental relationship and its possible impact on ecosystem functioning. Based on trait similarities 102 phytoplankton species were clubbed into 14 distinct functional groups. Among others, FGs-XI and XII (small size, chain-forming species with medium to high SA:V ratio and space between cells in chain) were the most dominant due to their competitive advantage in resource utilization and avoidance of loss processes. The morphological traits space between cells and cellular protrusion along with temperature and ammonia played a decisive role in their seasonal succession. Eutrophication in Thane Creek favors the dominance of anti-grazing traits which increases the phytoplankton biomass through efficient resource acquisition but can encumber the energy transfer efficiency. The dominance of HAB species impedes ecosystem functioning which raises public health concerns. The strong correlation of environmental variables with phytoplankton functional structure reinforces the practical implementation of a trait-based approach for understanding phytoplankton community dynamics under varying environmental conditions.
    URI
    https://doi.org/10.1016/J.MARPOLBUL.2023.115767
    http://drs.nio.res.in/drs/handle/2264/9163
    Collections
    • Scholarly literature [9074]

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2016  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    Theme by 
    Atmire NV
     

     

    Browse

    All of DSpaceCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2016  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    Theme by 
    Atmire NV