The Aquatic Ecosystems That Show the Highest Net Primary Productivity

question 5

Short Answer

The aquatic ecosystems that show the highest net primary productivity are ____________________.

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Definitions:

Autocrine Chemical Messengers

Chemical signals that are secreted by cells and act upon the same cell that secretes them, influencing cell behavior in a localized manner.

Paracrine

A type of cell signaling where the target cell is near the signal-releasing cell, facilitating local communication between cells.

Damaged Tissues

Tissues undergoing structural or functional changes due to injury or disease, affecting their ability to perform normally.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that act like hormones, playing diverse roles in inflammation, pain, fever regulation, and supporting various body functions.