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Fatty Acids as Trophic and Chemical Markers in Freshwater Ecosystems

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Lipids in Freshwater Ecosystems

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The elucidation of trophic relationships and the identification of sources and sinks of organic matter are important steps for understanding the dynamics of aquatic ecosystems (Pimm et al., 1991). The trophic relationships between aquatic organisms can be investigated in a number of ways, from the inspection of gut contents to the use of biochemical, immunological (Grisley and Boyle, 1985), and stable isotope analyses (Peterson and Fry, 1987). Some lipid species (fatty acids, fatty alcohols, hydrocarbons, and sterols) are limited to certain taxa, so if the lipid in question is metabolically stable (or retains its basic structure after consumption), it may be used to trace energy transfers through the food chain, thus helping to define predator—prey relationships.

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Napolitano, G.E. (1999). Fatty Acids as Trophic and Chemical Markers in Freshwater Ecosystems. In: Arts, M.T., Wainman, B.C. (eds) Lipids in Freshwater Ecosystems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-0547-0_3

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