Distribution of benthic invertebrates at different depths in a shallow reservoir in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands

The bottom of a freshwater reservoir in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands was sampled for macro-invertebrates and macrophytes at depths of 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m, and 3 m. The water plants Elodea spp. which did not occur much beyond 1 m appeared to be a major deter-minant for the presence of invertebrates. At 2 m...

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Main Authors: M.J. Samways, R. Osborn, I. van Heerden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1996-08-01
Series:Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science
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Online Access:https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/295