📄 earth science
Seasonality of water temperature and conductivity regulates phytoplankton richness dynamics by changing turnovers rates in a freshwater shallow lake
Based on a two-year survey of a freshwater shallow lake, this study reveals that seasonal variations in water temperature and conductivity drive phytoplankton richness dynamics by differentially regulating the gain and loss rates of dominant versus non-dominant phyla, thereby highlighting the critical role of turnover processes in maintaining community structure and ecosystem functions.
Jinhua Zhang, Ying Wang, Lingwei Zhao, Lisheng Zhu, Shiping Cai, Jingyi Ru, Xueli Qiu, Yang Li, Jiayin Feng, Shiqiang Wa (…)2026-08-19