ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
protozoa
;
ciliates
;
ecology
;
Llobregat River
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The ciliated protozoan communities in the Llobregat River (Barcelona, Spain) were studied for one year. Samples were taken from 11 different stations. The physical-chemical factors of the water as well as the qualitative and quantitative nature of the ciliate populations were considered. 105 species of ciliates, grouped in 13 orders, were found. The species which constantly appeared at all 11 stations (although not every month) were Litonotus fasciola, Trithigmostoma cucullulus, Cyclidium glaucoma, Glaucoma scintillans, Vorticella microstoma, Oxytricha sp., Stylonychia mytilus, Aspidisca costata and Aspidisca lynceus. The index of diversity at the different stations, and the affinity between the most abundant species, were also determined.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00005967
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