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Toxic plankton algae could change the fate of the Arctic food web • Earth.com – Earth.com

A potentially toxic species of plankton algae may take over a critical role in the future of the Arctic food chain, according to a new study from Aarhus University…

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A potentially toxic species of plankton algae may take over a critical role in the future of the Arctic food chain, according to a new study from Aarhus University. These algae survive through photosynthesis, but also by eating other algae and bacteria, which gives them a major advantage in the rapidly changing environment of the Arctic.
The plankton community that produces food for the entire Arctic food chain is being transformed by sea ice decline. The base of this food web is formed of tiny…

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