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Zooplankton-ichthyoplankton Interactions

Zooplankton-ichthyoplankton interactions refer to the interactions between two different types of planktonic organisms, zooplankton (animals) and ichthyoplankton (fish larvae). These interactions directly affect the energy flow between aquatic ecosystems, particularly the amount and type of energy that flows between…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2643-0282 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Zooplankton-ichthyoplankton interactions refer to the interactions between two different types of planktonic organisms, zooplankton (animals) and ichthyoplankton (fish larvae). These interactions directly affect the energy flow between aquatic ecosystems, particularly the amount and type of energy that flows between the larval stages of different fish species and the zooplankton they feed on. These interactions also influence community structure, species diversity and biogeochemical cycling in aquatic systems. Specifically, zooplankton-ichthyoplankton interactions can lead to changes in food sources, predator-prey dynamics, and other factors that can determine the success of different species in their respective environments. Therefore, zooplankton-ichthyoplankton interactions are important to consider when studying and managing the health of aquatic ecosystems.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Marine Science Journal (ISSN 2643-0282).

Journal editorial board
Begoña Martínez-Crego · Portugal Timo Arula · Estonia Raffaella Casotti · Italy

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