Some biological effects of atmospheric inputs to lakes: nutrient ratios and competitive interactions between phytoplankton

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1975 · J. Great Lakes Res.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6962777

Kilham, P; Titman, D G

Atmospheric inputs to the Great Lakes do not supply the nutrients commonly limiting the growth of phytoplanktonic algae in the same proportions as occur in the surface waters of the Great Lakes. This unbalanced supply of nutrients could change the competitive relationships between species and disrupt the usual patterns of dominance and seasonal succession. Atmospheric inputs of deleterious compounds such as polychlorinated hydrocarbons may have similar effects.

• OSTI ID: 6962777
• Journal Information: J. Great Lakes Res.; (United States), Vol. 2:Suppl 1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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