In the research done in Biology 251-Introduction to Ecology and Evolution, my partners and I were able to study species richness of phytoplankton in a pond close the the university. Through this, we found that these organisms survive better in the sunlight. I believe this helps provide and understanding for ecology as we can help certain things grow by providing them more sunlight.

Through this experiment we were able to evaluate, interpret, and apply experimental design by first thinking of our experiment, determining the best methods, acting out these methods, and analyzing our findings. We were able to conclude which types of phytoplankton were present.