Algae and water fleas in lakes: Light color influences food webs

Phytoplankton is an important component of the food-web and is predated by a wide variety of aquatic organisms, such as water fleas, copepods and fish. These microscopic algae also play a crucial role in Earth’s climate, as they absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and produce oxygen in lakes and oceans worldwide.

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