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Parameter: pheophorbide a

Short Description: 
pheophorbide a
Short Name: 
p_phorbide
Official Name: 
pheophorbide a
Units: 
milligrams/meter3
Graphable: 
Yes
No Data Value: 
nd
Description

pheophorbide a (or pheide) from chlorophyll a; measured by HPLC method, it is also reported in micrograms/liter or mole percent; pheophorbide is obtained from chlorophyll or pheophytin by treatment with hydrochloric acid. CAUTION: this measurement is reported from both plankton and sediment samples.