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The distribution of large mixotrophic ciliates (Stentor) in deep North Patagonian lakes (Chile): First results.

The distribution of large mixotrophic ciliates (Stentor) in deep North Patagonian lakes (Chile): First results.

Authors :
Woelfl, Stefan
Source :
Limnologica; Feb2007, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p28-36, 9p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Abstract: This study showed first results on the geographical distribution of mixotrophic ciliates of the genus Stentor in the Chilean North Patagonian Lake District. Thirteen deep North Patagonian lakes were sampled during 2004 and 2005, and important ecological parameters as nutrients, light climate, chlorophyll a and all plankton groups were analysed. The data were evaluated using correlation, cluster and discriminant function analyses. In four of 13 lakes, Stentor was an important constituent of the plankton community and contributed significantly to the total zooplankton biomass. It coinhabited lakes with calanoid copepods (Boeckella, Tumeodiaptomus) and small cladocerans (Eubosmina, Ceriodaphnia). Stentor was negatively correlated with cyclopoid copepods and large cladocerans. Cyclopoid copepods were a very good predictor to discriminate between lakes with and without Stentor. It is suggested that cyclopoid copepods have top-down impact on Stentor. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00759511
Volume :
37
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Limnologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23865294
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.limno.2006.08.004