A note on the use of algal sizes in estimates of population standing crops
Open Access
- 12 June 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in British Phycological Journal
- Vol. 9 (2) , 157-161
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00071617400650201
Abstract
Counts of cell numbers of phytoplankton algae of differing sizes do not accurately reflect the biomass of the population present. For a better estimate it is suggested that cell numbers be multiplied by the average cell volume for each species present. Data on cell volumes for certain species are given and compared with results from other authors. Surface areas and surface area to volume ratios are also given and the importance of these parameters noted.Keywords
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