DR. KEITH A. LAMBERSON, M.D

AUSTELL, GA

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2026 – 2026 NPI: 1033112040
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Practice Location

3672 MARATHON CIR
AUSTELL, GA 30106-6821

Phone: (770) 944-3303

What does KEITH LAMBERSON research?

Dr. Lamberson studies how different types of salps, which are gelatinous animals found in the ocean, feed on tiny microorganisms. His research specifically examines their feeding preferences, revealing that salps tend to favor larger microorganisms like diatoms over smaller ones. This work is crucial for understanding the role salps play in marine ecosystems, particularly in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, and how their feeding habits can affect the overall community of microorganisms in the ocean.

Key findings

  • All six salp species studied preferred larger microorganisms, particularly diatoms, over smaller ones such as SAR11.
  • The distinct feeding selectivity among salp species can significantly influence the composition of microorganism communities in their habitat.
  • Understanding salp feeding habits aids in the comprehension of marine ecosystem dynamics and nutrient cycling.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Lamberson study salps?
Yes, Dr. Lamberson specifically studies salps and their feeding habits in the ocean.
What impact do salps have on marine ecosystems?
Salps influence the composition of microorganism communities by selectively feeding on larger microorganisms, which can affect nutrient cycling in the ocean.
Is Dr. Lamberson's research relevant to marine biology?
Yes, his research is crucial for marine biologists and ocean ecologists who study the interactions between marine species and their environments.

Publications in plain English

Coexisting salps exhibit distinct feeding selectivity on microorganisms in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre.

2026

Research square

Thompson AW, Lamberson K, Sutherland KR

Plain English
This study looked at how different types of salps, which are gelatinous marine animals, feed on tiny ocean microorganisms in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre. Researchers found that all six salp species studied preferred to eat larger microorganisms, particularly diatoms, while ignoring smaller ones like SAR11. This matters because it shows that salps have different feeding habits that can affect the communities of microorganisms in the ocean. Who this helps: This helps marine biologists and ocean ecologists understand how salps influence ocean ecosystems.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Anne W Thompson Kelly R Sutherland

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