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The significance of inter- and intraspecific variation in bacterivorous and herbivorous protists.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek - 1 Aug 2002
Weisse Thomas
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This paper reviews the emerging evidence on the significance of inter- and intraspecific variation in the feeding behaviour of aquatic protists. Small heterotrophic nanoflagellates (HNF) have been identified as the primary bacterial consumers in most aquatic environments. Recent research using novel techniques such as flow cytometry and high resolution video microscopy revealed that their feeding strategies and...
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