@misc{wollschlaeger_analysis_of_2015, author={Wollschlaeger, J., Wiltshire, K.H., Petersen, W., Metfies, K.}, title={Analysis of phytoplankton distribution and community structure in the German Bight with respect to the different size classes}, year={2015}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2015.02.005}, abstract = {Microphytoplankton was identified as the major contributor to biomass in all seasons, followed by the nanophytoplankton. Generally, biomass distribution was patchy, but the overall contribution of small phytoplankton was higher in offshore areas and also in areas exhibiting higher turbidity. Regarding temporal development of the community, differences between the small phytoplankton community and the microphytoplankton were found. The latter exhibited a seasonal pattern regarding number of taxa present, alpha- and beta-diversity, and community structure, while for the nano- and especially the picophytoplankton, a general shift in the community between both years was observable without seasonality. Although the reason for this shift remains unclear, the results imply a different response of large and small phytoplankton to environmental influences.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2015.02.005} (DOI). Wollschlaeger, J.; Wiltshire, K.; Petersen, W.; Metfies, K.: Analysis of phytoplankton distribution and community structure in the German Bight with respect to the different size classes. Journal of Sea Research. 2015. vol. 99, 83-96. DOI: 10.1016/j.seares.2015.02.005}}