Cladoceran zooplankton abundance under clear and snow-covered ice

Journal of Freshwater Ecology
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Abstract

We described the distribution of cladoceran zooplankton under the ice in a natural, glacial lake. Local light availability apparently altered the spatial distribution of cladocerans. Light levels measured under snow-covered areas (0.178 lux) were an order of magnitude less than those measured at the same depth under clear ice (1.750 lux). Cladoceran density under snow-covered areas was significantly higher (Bosmina spp.=3.34/L; Daphnia spp.=0.61/L) than cladoceran abundance under clear ice (Bosmina spp.=O.91/L; Daphnia spp.= O.19/L).

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Cladoceran zooplankton abundance under clear and snow-covered ice
Series title Journal of Freshwater Ecology
DOI 10.1080/02705060.2003.9663963
Volume 18
Issue 1
Year Published 2003
Language English
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Description 2 p.
First page 169
Last page 170
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