Protist community composition during early phytoplankton blooms in the naturally iron-fertilized Kerguelen area (Southern Ocean)

Microbial eukaryotic community composition was examined by 18S rRNA gene tag pyrosequencing, during the early phase of spring phytoplankton blooms induced by natural iron fertilization, off Kerguelen Island in the Southern Ocean (KEOPS2 cruise). A total of 999 operational taxonomical units (OTUs), a...

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Main Authors: C. Georges, S. Monchy, S. Genitsaris, U. Christaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-10-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/11/5847/2014/bg-11-5847-2014.pdf