Species
Chain-forming diatom
Skeletonema marinoi
Skeletonema marinoi is a chain-forming diatom that often helps start spring production in cold coastal and shelf waters.
Ecoregions
Norwegian Current
Ecoregion types
Polar & Subpolar
Trophic levels
Primary Producer
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About this species
Species identity
Skeletonema marinoi is a microscopic diatom that forms chains of cells and grows quickly when light and nutrients are favorable. It contributes to the base of Norwegian Current plankton blooms.
Where it lives
Skeletonema marinoi is found in temperate and subpolar coastal waters, including the northeastern Atlantic. It becomes especially abundant during seasonal blooms when light and nutrients support rapid growth.
Role in the ecosystem
Chain-forming diatom helps explain how short-lived blooms can support much larger food webs.
Scientific reference
Citation
https://doi.org/10.1002/lno.10106
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