The microbial loop Flashcards
1
Q
The linear economy
A
Take, make, dispose
2
Q
What is the linear ecology?
A
There is a loss in transfer along the pathway
Larger animals at the bottom, biomass lower
3
Q
How is photosynthesis dangerous?
A
If you have light and there aren’t enough nutrients the energy has to be used up, complex carbs released
4
Q
What is EPS?
A
Extracellular polymeric substance
5
Q
What is the microbial loop?
A
dissolved organic carbon is returned to higher trophic levels via its incorporation into bacterial biomass
