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The spatial heterogeneity of a river bottom: a key factor determining macroinvertebrate communities.

Authors :
Beisel, Jean-Nicolas
Usseglo-Polatera, Philippe
Moreteau, Jean-Claude
Source :
Hydrobiologia; Apr2000, Vol. 422/423, p163, 9p, 5 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Evaluates the relationships between mesohabitat heterogeneity and benthic macroinvertebrate in determining the biological integrity of running waters in France. Dominion of a particular taxa in the community; Characteristics of the mesohabitat sampled; Influence of the mosaic heterogeneity on the ecological traits of the invertebrate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00188158
Volume :
422/423
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Hydrobiologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8813523
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1017094606335