Periphyton is a complex mixture of algae, cyanobacteria, heterotrophic microbes, and detritus that is attached to submerged surfaces in most aquatic ecosystems.

2020年5月4日 · Periphyton is an entire community of organisms, including blue-green algae, fungi, microbes, bacteria, plant detritus, and animals that together compose the foundation of an entire ecosystem.

Periphyton is a mixture of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms embedded in a matrix of organic detritus (refer to ‘see also’ section). Periphyton covers most submerged substrates, ranging from sand to macrophytes to rock.

Periphyton plays an important role in lake ecosystems processes, especially at low and intermediate nutrient levels where periphyton contribution to primary production can be similar to or exceed that of phytoplankton. Knowledge of how periphyton ...

The objectives of this publication are to: 1) define periphyton, 2) describe the role of periphyton in nutrient cycling for the Everglades ecosystem, and 3) explain the ongoing research related to periphyton in Everglades restoration.

Periphyton communities were dominated by taxa that are tolerant to or indicative of elevated nutrient concentrations; and nuisance algae, or harmful algal bloom producers, were identified at all sites, except one.

2021年3月30日 · Periphyton is a critical primary producer base of the food web in South Florida non-forested wetlands and estuarine areas. Periphyton production can exceed phytoplankton; it stabilizes the sediments, controls nutrient upwelling, and changes compositionally in direct response to salinity and water management (quality, quantity, duration).

Periphyton is the material growing on submerged surfaces in freshwaters. It is dominated by microalgae that often form long filaments or sheets that can cover the sediments, plants, or other objects in water. The Periphyton can become a complex community of algae, bacteria, fungi, and a variety of invertebrates.

The meaning of PERIPHYTON is organisms (such as some algae) that live attached to underwater surfaces.

The word periphyton means “around” and “plant,” referring to the fact that it often grows on submerged plants. The entire Everglades ecosystem rests on this soggy mat. Periphyton is like the aquatic version of corn, which we feed to livestock, and then eat ourselves.