Distribution of benthic diatom communities in a permanently open temperate estuary in relation to physico-chemical variables
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- 作者：Tatenda Dalu ; dalutatenda@yahoo.co.uk" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Nicole B. Richoux ; P. William Froneman
- 关键词：Benthic diatoms ; Diversity ; Kowie Estuary ; Nutrients ; Hydrology
- 刊名：South African Journal of Botany
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：November 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：107
- 期：Complete
- 页码：31-38
- 全文大小：618 K
文摘
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89 benthic diatom species were observed.
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Diatom community structure was determined by nutrients (ammonia, nitrates), hydrology (water depth and flow) and pH.
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Hierarchal cluster analysis revealed the absence of any distinct spatial patterns.
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Distinct benthic diatom communities were recorded during the different sampling periods.
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Study provide important insights into factors that structure benthic diatom community within permanently open estuaries.