The document discusses the impact of non-consumable effects (NCE) and trait-mediated indirect effects (TMI) on planktonic community dynamics, particularly in relation to predator-prey interactions and biomass fluxes. It posits that inducible defenses modify community dynamics, crucial for understanding long-term ecological processes in ecosystems. The research highlights existing gaps in models that incorporate NCEs and suggests the need for experimental designs to evaluate these dynamics more robustly.