Relative abundance of benthic microalgae species was calculated based on total biomass in each initial community (A, B, and C). Species diversity measures are based on biomass...

Benthic microalgae species were determined microscopically with the Utermöhl counting technique. Biovolume was calculated for each species by approximating cell shapes to...

Temperature is a major factor for the global biogeographic pattern of marine benthic algal species and their loss has serious consequences for ecosystems. Local adaptation and...

In a culture experiment with microalgae metacommunities, we tested the effects of a regional heatwave disturbance on species diversity (richness, Shannon diversity) and...