High rates of consumption of bacteria by pelagic ciliates

It has been thought that ciliate protozoans that consume bacteria are not found in open waters except at micro-sites of high bacterial density. A description of the measures taken on bacterial levels is given.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1987-02, Vol.325 (6106), p.710-711
Main Authors: Sherr, Evelyn B, Sherr, Barry F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Biochemistry. Physiology. Immunology. Molecular biology
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Protozoa
Water
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Summary:It has been thought that ciliate protozoans that consume bacteria are not found in open waters except at micro-sites of high bacterial density. A description of the measures taken on bacterial levels is given.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/325710a0