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Prochloron-ascidian symbioses: Photosynthetic potential and productivityThe chlorophyll content of didemnid asidians with symbiotic algae (Prochloron) from oligotropic tropical marine waters around Palau, Western Carolin Islands is discussed. Several species contain as much chlorophyll per unit dry weight as many herbaceous crop plants and more than do other symbiotic associations such as lichens, green Hydra, etc. Their chlorphyllA/B ratios (3-9) were generally much lighter than those of angiosperms (2-4). Where they abound, Prochloron - ascidian symbiosis could make a major contribution to the productivity, especially in localized areas of tropical marine waters characterized by low nutrient levels and high irradiance.
Document ID
19840012049
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Other
Authors
Lewin, R. A.
(Scripps Institution of Oceanography La Jolla, CA, United States)
Cheng, L.
(Scripps Institution of Oceanography La Jolla, CA, United States)
Alberte, R. S.
(Chicago Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: Prochloron Res.
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
84N20117
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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