The challenge of life history traits: a small cladoceran, Ceriodaphnia rigaudi

Using accurate and precise species-specific parameters in mechanistic models can lead to better predictions of population dynamics and ecosystem function (e.g. nutrient cycling) across a range of environmental conditions. Zooplankton are important in the aquatic food web and for nutrient cycling but are highly diverse, and there is only limited information on specific species. Knowledge of species-specific attributes is patchy. In particular, …