ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
Ephemeroptera
;
Ephemerella ignita
;
Chalk stream fauna
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The nymphs ofEphemerella ignita occurred in all months except October in the Bere Stream at Bere Heath, a small chalk stream in Southern England. Peak densities of 1,498 m−2 and 753 m−2 were recorded in May by two sampling methods used simultaneously. The seasonal patterns of growth and abundance are compared with the findings of other authors. A maximum biomass of 0.82 g m−2 preserved dry weight is compared with figures for two of the most common invertebrate groups present; the Simuliidae and Oligochaeta.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00772681
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