Direct quantification of unicellular algae sinking velocities reveals cell size, light, and nutrient-dependence
T. P. Miettinen, A. L. Gomez, Y. Wu, W. Wu, T. R. Usherwood, Y. Hwang, B. R. K. Roller, M. F. Polz, S. R. Manalis
The paper quantifies sinking velocities of unicellular algae to show their dependence on cell size, light, and nutrients, revealing mechanisms linking cell composition to vertical movement.
bioRxiv · Jun 20, 2023Cell Biology