Temporal and Taxanomic Patterns of Mouthpart Deformities in Larval Midges (Diptera: Chironomidae) in Relation to Sediment Chemistry.

Authors :: Reynolds Jr., Steven K.
Ferrington Jr., Leonard C.
Source :: Journal of Freshwater Ecology. Mar2001, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p15. 13p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts, 1 Graph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Presents a study that calculated the frequency and severity of mouthpart deformities in larval midges in correlation with zinc, cadmium and lead concentrations in sediments of the Empire Lake. Information on trace metals; Frequency of morphological deformities in chironomids; Background on benthic sediments.

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