1. Chemical Defense In Red Algae
... . For one culture, the control was the impaired chemical defense of the alga, but it was exposed to an externally controlled epibacterial load, while the other culture was exposed to a natural epibacterial load. After measuring the length and observing the condition of the leaves after weeks, the experiment was concluded. The first culture resulted in significant plant growth while the second ... chemical defenses in this species of red alga outweighs the fitness benefits. Although it would grow much larger if the epibacterial load were controlled, it's not controlled in the natural envi...
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