ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
macrobenthos
;
diversity
;
water quality
;
Big Thicket National Preserve
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A water quality survey was conducted from June, 1977 to May, 1978 on Pine Island and Little Pine Island Bayous of southeast Texas. Generally, good water quality was found. At four locations in the streams, brine seepage was indicated. This tended to improve stream conditions by decreasing turbidity and suspended solids. The benthic fauna was dominated by oligochaetes and chironomids. The greatest number of total and insect taxa occurred at the station with lowest turbidity. Below a sewage outfall the diversity decreased. However, stream conditions did not improve downstream due to increased turbidity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00046795
