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OCEANOGRAPHY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

PLANKTON: STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND ECOLOGY

PHYTOPLANKTON: Ecological characteristics of the pelagic zone.

  • Phytoplanktonic organisms: Main taxonomic groups of phytoplankton.
  • Systematic features, ecology, cellular structures and reproduction of the main groups.
  • Taxonomic classification, phylogenetic relationships and economic importance of organisms.

ZOOPLANKTON: Holoplanktonic and meroplanktonic organisms.

  • Main taxonomic groups of zooplankton (identification keys).
  • Sampling methods.
  • Study of planktonic samples.
  • Rearing protocols.