ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
Macroinvertebrates
;
wetlands
;
seasonal
;
nutrients
;
Western Australia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Physicochemical attributes were measured and aquatic macroinvertebrates were collected from six wetlands near Perth, Western Australia at three weekly intervals over a 13 month period from August 1988 to September 1989. The six wetlands encompassed a range of depths, pH, concuctivities, nutrient concentrations and colours. Temporal changes in the macroinvertebrate communities appeared to be related to seasonal changes in the physical and chemical characteristics of the wetlands. Community composition differed more between the less enriched wetlands then the higly enriched wetlands where communities were generally similar. High species richness was associated with seasonal drying. High macro invertebrate abundance appeared to be associated with the presence of either green algal or cyanobacterial blooms in the enriched wetlands. The highest macroinvertebrate biomass was recorded in wetlands with both cyanobacterial blooms and abundant macrophytes present.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00017566
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