RESTORATION OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN PROTECTED AREAS IN THE ALPS AND PYRENEES

  • Strange Creatures: The Zooplankton of mountain lakes

    Strange Creatures: The Zooplankton of mountain lakes

    The crystal-clear waters of mountain lakes hide a tiny and fascinating universe: that of zooplankton. These mostly microscopic organisms float freely in the water column and play essential roles in the ecosystem. They feed on phytoplankton — photosynthetic organisms — and, in turn, form the foundation of the diet of many fish and other aquatic…

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