Table 2. PLFA data. Mean values of various PLFA categories are shown for the three water masses present in the Eastern Mediterranean.
| PLFA groups (mol%) | AW (n = 5) | LIW (n = 5) | EMDW (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Saturates | 53.4 (±7.6) | 42.2 (±2.6) | 34.4 (±16.8) |
| Terminally-Branched Saturates | 1.17 (±0.72) | 1.36 (±0.38) | 1.15 (±1.0) |
| Mid-Branched Saturates | 0.14 (±0.14) | 4.17 (±2.4) | 2.17 (±1.7) |
| Monosaturates | 26.9 (±4.5) | 29.7 (±6.2) | 48.3 (24.3) |
| Cyclopropyl fatty acids | 6.13 (±2.2) | 19.7 (±1.2) | 11.9 (±8.0) |
| Polyunsaturates | 11.9 (±6.1) | 2.72 (±3.8) | 1.86 (±1.9) |