Seasonal dynamics and potential fate of size-fractionated phytoplankton in a temperate nearshore environment (Western Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada)

被引:65
作者
Tamigneaux, E
Legendre, L
Klein, B
Mingelbier, M
机构
[1] EDMER, Grande Riviere, PQ G0C 1V0, Canada
[2] Univ Laval, Dept Biol, Ste Foy, PQ G1K 7P4, Canada
[3] Minist Environm Faune, Direct Faune & Habitats, Quebec City, PQ G1R 5V7, Canada
基金
加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会;
关键词
phytoplankton; size structure; primary production; seasonal dynamics; biogenic carbon export; multivorous food web; Gulf of St Lawrence;
D O I
10.1006/ecss.1999.0416
中图分类号
Q17 [水生生物学];
学科分类号
071004 ;
摘要
Environmental conditions and seasonal dynamics of the <5 and >5 mu m phytoplankton were monitored in a temperate nearshore environment (Baie des Chaleurs, western Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada). Following the spring bloom, there was a sharp decrease in the contribution of >5 mu m phytoplankton to the chlorophyl a biomass and primary production, so that the <5 mu m fraction accounted for up to 80-90% of both biomass and production throughout the summer. Strong summer stratification prevented wind-driven mixing and nutrient replenishment by transient upwelling events. The compensation depth for phytoplankton growth was close to the less than or equal to 25 m bottom, so that only cells growing near the bottom could have been limited by light. In spite of the high production of <5 mu m phytoplankton (>0.5 g C m(-2) d(-1)), their biomass remained relatively constant, which is indicative of a tight balance between production and export, involving active microbial grazing. Production per unit biomass of >5 mu m phytoplankton [8-126 mg C (mg Chlorophyll a d)(-1)] was generally higher than that of the small size fraction [13-56 mg C (mg Chlorophyll a d)(-1)], suggesting active photosynthesis by the former. Seasonal changes in size-fractionated production and biomass indicate that > 5 mu m phytoplankton experienced intense export. This is consistent with the accumulation of large cells with low photosynthetic efficiency near the bottom during the period of strong stratification, probably resulting from the sinking of intact phytoplankton. In addition, there is indirect evidence of mesozooplankton grazing on large phytoplankton during summer. The coexistence of microbial and herbivorous feeding modes during summer corresponds to a multivorous food web. (C) 1999 Academic Press.
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