Lake Plankton Food Web (IMAGE) Dartmouth College Caption A Dartmouth College-led study finds plankton food webs consisting of zooplankton, algae and bacteria in lakes and ponds are impacted by autumn leaves and rising soil temperatures caused by climate change. Credit Karin Curtis-Hill Usage Restrictions Credit Karin Curtis-Hill License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.