ISSN:
1573-5125
Keywords:
filter-feeding
;
energy cost
;
growth
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract An overview of recent findings concerning filter-feeding inNereis diversicolor is given. It has been discovered that the facultative filter-feederN. diversicolor may meet its metabolic requirements on a pure diet of phytoplankton, just as a typical obligate filter-feeder. Consequently, this worm is likely to be a hitherto undervalued key organism in the control of phytoplankton production in many shallow brackish water areas.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02334216