Cryptophyte Bloom (Biotic Group)

Component: Biotic

Unique Identifier: 478

Biotic Setting	Planktonic Biota
Biotic Class	Phytoplankton
Biotic Subclass	Cryptophyte Phytoplankton
Biotic Group	Cryptophyte Bloom
Biotic Community	Myrionecta Bloom

Description

Definition

Surface waters where rapid growth and very high densities of cryptophytes occur. Blooms are generally not toxic and can form in coastal and estuarine waters.