Warren Currie π¦ π¦Weekend #Plankton Factoid π¦ π¦
Plankton have #parasites, just like any other organism, but in some cases, this leads to improved feeding conditions. #Daphnia zooplankton must often feed on freshwater cyanobacteria, which isn't an ideal food for them. However, when the #cyanobacteria has a #chydrid fungus infection (yes, like frogs), they are more nutritious, easier to eat, and the associated bacteria from cell decay is also a food source.
#foodwebs #science
https://www.nature.com/articles/srep35039
Plankton have #parasites, just like any other organism, but in some cases, this leads to improved feeding conditions. #Daphnia zooplankton must often feed on freshwater cyanobacteria, which isn't an ideal food for them. However, when the #cyanobacteria has a #chydrid fungus infection (yes, like frogs), they are more nutritious, easier to eat, and the associated bacteria from cell decay is also a food source.
#foodwebs #science
https://www.nature.com/articles/srep35039
