Zooplankton Analysis

Zooplankton is drift organisms that live in the ocean, especially in pelagic and coastal areas, and in rivers, lakes, and ponds. Most of them are in microscopic, unicellular, or multicellular forms, ranging in size from a few micrometers to a millimeter or more. They are both consumers of algae and other small zooplankton and a food source for larger organisms such as insects and fish. Given their unique position in the food chain, zooplankton is an ideal indicator of water quality. CD BioSciences provides accurate identification, enumeration, and biomass estimation. Accurate estimation of zooplankton biomass by species and developmental stage is critical for simulating ecological processes occurring in the ocean. Estimates of zooplankton biomass can be made by direct determination of microbalances or from the length and/or width relationships. In addition, CD BioSciences provides our clients with guidance on sampling methods and preservation, as well as study design for zooplankton analysis.

Our Services

Zooplankton analysis is one of CD BioSciences' core competencies, with extensive experience in analyzing samples from marine zooplankton. CD BioSciences has a great understanding of zooplankton biogeography. CD BioSciences provides accurate identification, enumeration and biomass estimation. Our services are listed as follows, but are not limited to:

• Zooplankton identification
• Biomass determination
• Ash-free dry weight determination
• Water quality indices calculation
• Diversity indices calculation
• Reference slide preparation
• Statistical analyses

Our Techniques

• Single-gene sequencing for zooplankton diversity analysis
  Combined with the marine zooplankton census and the life barcoding project, single-gene zooplankton community analysis will be a powerful tool for estimating zooplankton community species richness.
• Spectral analysis for zooplankton spatial heterogeneity
  Spectroscopic analysis has been the most widely used tool for analyzing plankton plaques. We have sophisticated instruments to help researchers advance research, product development and production processes.

The Advantages of Our Spectral Analysis

• High-accuracy wavelength measurement
• Optical transceiver testing
• High-resolution spectral analysis
• Non-contact thickness measurement

What We Offer

CD BioSciences has marine and freshwater zooplankton experts who process hundreds of samples each year. Our dedicated team of aquatic taxonomists identify and count marine zooplankton according to the highest standards of taxonomic and ecological expertise, maximizing data and reliability.

• Collection of marine benthic invertebrates
• Marine phytoplankton collection
• Collection of freshwater benthic invertebrates
• Freshwater zooplankton collection
• Freshwater phytoplankton collection
• Collection dedicated to toxicity testing

CD BioSciences is a professional service provider for the marine biology industry. Our zooplankton analysis services can help you determine the value of your sample and its best use. We provide our customers with the most precise ingredient data and highly informed process expertise. Our team of biomass experts plays a key role in the formulation, optimization and commercial evaluation of biomass value-added processes in industry and academia. If necessary, please feel free to contact us.

Please kindly note that our services can only be used to support research purposes (Not for clinical use).