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  • Marine ecology
  • Molecular ecology
  • Food web dynamics

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  • Understanding zooplankton diet is crucial for marine ecosystem assessment.
  • Methodological limitations have hindered detailed ecological network analysis.
  • In situ diet data is essential for accurate trophic interaction studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the natural diet of zooplankton species using DNA metabarcoding.
  • To analyze seasonal variations in zooplankton feeding habits.
  • To elucidate trophic interactions and ecological roles within plankton communities.

Main Methods:

  • DNA metabarcoding of 16S rRNA and 18S rRNA genes from zooplankton gut contents.
  • Identification of prokaryotic and eukaryotic prey.
  • Seasonal sampling during spring phytoplankton bloom and summer periods.

Main Results:

  • Copepods consumed diatoms and dinoflagellates during the spring bloom.
  • Cladocerans and other zooplankton exhibited diverse diets including cyanobacteria and heterotrophs in summer.
  • Zooplankton, particularly copepods, demonstrated seasonal dietary plasticity and selective feeding.

Conclusions:

  • Zooplankton exhibit adaptable feeding strategies based on prey availability.
  • Copepods and cladocerans occupy distinct trophic niches with limited dietary overlap.
  • DNA metabarcoding offers high diversity coverage for comprehensive plankton trophic interaction studies.