How temporal niche partitioning and growth on urea selects for cyanobacteria in fresh waters

Overview

Harmful cyanobacterial threaten drinking water, fisheries, recreation, and local economies worldwide. Microcystis, a type of algae, often dominates these blooms and can produce microcystin, a toxin harmful to both people and ecosystems. While nutrient pollution is known to drive blooms, a key question remains: why do…