•Plant protists differ in nutrient
composition
•Blue-green: high in glycogen
•Excess photosynthate:
–Diatoms (lipids)
–Green algae (carbohydrates)
•Diatoms high in n-3
EPA (anti-inflammatory)
•Environmental influences:
–fatty acid profiles
–Stressors compromise antioxidant status
•Pesticides can influence mate choice and
startle responses