Phycoerythrin Signatures In The Littoral Zone
Abstract
My long-term goal is understanding ecosystem-level impacts of the species-specific success among different phytoplankton taxa. Does it matter which species dominate? Why and when do specific taxa dominate? I am particularly interested in the way that evolutionary diversification in the architecture and pigment organization of different phytoplankton groups influences their distribution among different optical environments. To this end, I have been working with experts in remote sensing and ocean optics toward the development of an "optical biogeography" for marine picophytoplankton. I have focused on different spectral forms of marine Synechococcus and Prochlorococcus because of their distinct pigmentation, size, and apparent niche.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA628533
Entities
People
- A. M. Wood
Organizations
- University of Oregon