To: Blueflag
The limiting factor of phytoplankton growth is CO2CO2 has no significant effect. The main limiting factors on phytoplankton growth are the amount of available sunlight and the concentration of vital nutrients.
To: cogitator
cogitator -- review the carbon cycle and photosynthesis.
CO2 + H2O ------> sugar
+ light
+ heat
Without CO2, there is no growth. CO2 IS an essential "vital" nutrient. ;-)
45 posted on
10/20/2005 2:46:14 PM PDT by
Blueflag
(Res ipsa loquitor)
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