Table 1.
ANOVA and PERMANOVA results from DP02 microbial dynamics statistical tests with independent variables shown.
| Dataset/factors | Statistical test | F | df | R2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP02 microbial plankton dynamics | |||||
| Community diversity | 2-way ANOVA | ||||
| Pelagic depth zone | 8.25 | 3 | < 0.001 | ||
| Station | 5.39 | 10 | < 0.001 | ||
| Pelagic zone × station | 2.85 | 19 | < 0.001 | ||
| Phylogenetic diversity | 2-way ANOVA | ||||
| Pelagic depth zone | 1.62 | 3 | 0.19 | ||
| Station | 3.37 | 10 | < 0.001 | ||
| Pelagic zone × station | 2.87 | 19 | < 0.001 | ||
| Community composition | PERMANOVA | ||||
| Pelagic depth zone | 101.66 | 3 | 0.55 | 0.001 | |
| Station | 5.54 | 10 | 0.1 | 0.001 | |
| Pelagic zone × station | 4.7 | 19 | 0.16 | 0.001 | |
| Phylogenetic composition | PERMANOVA | ||||
| Pelagic depth zone | 459.43 | 3 | 0.85 | 0.001 | |
| Station | 8.71 | 10 | 0.05 | 0.001 | |
| Pelagic zone × station | 2.84 | 19 | 0.03 | 0.002 | |
Variables included pelagic depth zone (Surface, Epipelagic, Mesopelagic, and Bathypelagic) and station (collection station in DP02).