A Phytoplankton Patch Can Be Maintained By

Question

A phytoplankton patch can be maintained by
A) Reducing turbulence
B) Reducing current velocity
C) Increasing phytoplankton growth
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed contribute to maintaining a phytoplankton patch. Reducing turbulence and current velocity can help keep the patch more cohesive and limit the dispersion of phytoplankton, while increasing phytoplankton growth naturally helps in maintaining or expanding the patch.