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Light- minimum of 1% of full sunlight for growth, therefore are restricted to the upper 200m where photosynthesis occurs.
water temperature
Supply of nutrients - nitrate, nitrogen and phosphorus are usually the most limiting
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What limits phytoplankton productivity?
Zooplankton can limit the phytoplankton productivity. The grazers can decrease the population by 75 percent. Other limits include light, nutrients, circulation and temperature.
How is dissolve oxygen related to phytoplankton growth?
Oxygen is produced in photosynthesis by phytoplankton. High phytoplankton growth reflects high rate of photosyntesis which will reduce dissolved CO2 and enhance dissolved O2 in the water.
How zooplankton controls the growth of phytoplankton?
Because zooplankton eat phyroplankton, thus controlling the population of phytoplankton.
When was The Limits to Growth created?
The Limits to Growth was created in 2004.
What three things affect the growth of phytoplankton?
Balls.
How many pages does The Limits to Growth have?
The Limits to Growth has 205 pages.
What is the ISBN of The Limits to Growth?
The ISBN for "The Limits to Growth" is 978-1-84407-144-0.
Limiting factor?
A factor that limits the growth of a population.
What are the two limits of cell growth?
volume and surface area
What has the author Peter Flora written?
Peter Flora has written: 'Growth to Limits' 'Growth to Limits the Western European Welfare States Since World War Ii. Appendix (Growth to Limits)' 'Growth to Limits: The Western European Welfare States Since World War II'
What has the author G E Fogg written?
G. E. Fogg has written: 'The Growth of Plants' 'The growth of plants' -- subject(s): Growth (Plants) 'Algal cultures and phytoplankton ecology' -- subject(s): Cultures and culture media, Ecology, Phytoplankton, Algae 'A history of Antarctic science' -- subject(s): Scientific expeditions, Discovery and exploration
What limits growth at the top of mountains?
Gravity and erosion
