Cladoceran zooplankton abundance under clear and snow-covered ice
January 1, 2003
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).
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cladoceran zooplankton abundance under clear and snow-covered ice |
| DOI | 10.1080/02705060.2003.9663963 |
| Authors | T.J. DeBates, S. R. Chipps, M.C. Ward, K.B. Werlin, P.B. Lorenzen |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Freshwater Ecology |
| Index ID | 70025984 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |