Advances in the ecology of freshwater mysids

Aquatic Biology

Ora E. Johannsson¹  Idea and coordination: Lars G. Rudstam¹ 

关键词: Mysis relicta;    Mysis diluviana;    Zooplankton;    Lakes;    Food web;   

DOI  :  10.3354/ab00167

学科分类：生物科学（综合）

来源: Inter-Research

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACT: Mysids can be considered the krill of lakes. These crustaceans are relatively small (<30 mm), omnivorous, perform extensive vertical migrations, are a major food source for fishes, and can be the dominant species by mass in lakes. This Theme Section comprises 4 papers that represent significant advances in the study of these ecologically important animals, including techniques that were not available 20 years ago, such as DNA:RNA:protein ratios, fatty acids and stable isotopes as growth indicators, quantitative analysis of acoustics data and vertical migration models. The Theme Section thus represents a step forward towards better understanding long-term zooplankton time series, mysid omnivory, and the mysid ecological role in lake food webs.

【 授权许可】

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