Percent of sea slug respiratory carbon demand provided by indwelling dinoflagellates.
-If we assume that carbon is the sole nutrient needed by sea slugs to drive their cellular respiration, then based on the graph, during which season(s)is it least necessary for P. ianthina to act as a chemoheterotroph?
A) winter
B) spring
C) summer
D) fall
E) spring and fall

Question

Percent of sea slug respiratory carbon demand provided by indwelling dinoflagellates.
-If we assume that carbon is the sole nutrient needed by sea slugs to drive their cellular respiration, then based on the graph, during which season(s)is it least necessary for P. ianthina to act as a chemoheterotroph?
A) winter 
B) spring 
C) summer 
D) fall 
E) spring and fall

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During summer, the graph likely shows higher levels of available carbon, reducing the need for P. ianthina to rely on chemoheterotrophy for energy.

Percent of Sea Slug Respiratory Carbon Demand Provided by Indwelling