Key link between iron and the size structure of three main mesoplanktonic groups (Crustaceans, Rhizarians, and colonial N2-fixers) in the Upper Ocean
Mathilde Dugenne, Marco Corrales‐Ugalde, Jessica Y. Luo, Lars Stemmann, Jean‐Olivier Irisson, Fabien Lombard, Todd O’Brien, Charles A. A Stock, PSSdb data contributors, Marc Picheral, Lionel Guidi, Andrew M. P. McDonnell, Laetitia Drago, Zoe Mériguet, Marion Vilain, , Rainer Kiko
The paper links iron availability to the size structure of three mesoplankton groups in the upper ocean, showing iron's role in shaping their biogeography and ecosystem services.
Nature Communications · Jul 14, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology