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Parameter: total_pigment

Master parameters information
Short Name:
 pig_tot
Short Description:
 pig_tot
Official Name:
 pig_tot
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

Total pigment concentration

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
total_pigment
Supplied Units: 
micrograms (ug) pigment per copepod or per liter (L)
Datatype: 
Float
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
The total pigment (combined chlorophyll a and pheophytin) in units of ug pigment/copepod (if it is a copepod sample) or ug pigment/L (if it is a tank sample)