Method and device for plankton separation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9540632
APP PUB NO 20150218548A1
SERIAL NO

14615110

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Methods, devices and kits for the physical separation of plankton into its component parts utilizing phototactic behavior are described. The methods utilize positive phototactic behavior and negative contrast orientation of the zooplankton for maximal in situ separation of phytoplankton and zooplankton for use in further studies and evaluation of separation efficiency. The devices provide effective conditions for use in the separation of plankton into component parts.

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NANCY LELAND TRUSTC/O ROBERT B NEEDHAM 861 TURNPIKE STREET NORTH ANDOVER MA 01845

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Leland, Nancy North Andover, US 5 17

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