A comparison of different biotic indices based on benthic macro-invertebrates in italian lakes

Benthic macroinvertebrates samples were taken from Italian lakes with different geological, morphological and chemical characteristics. Thirty-two lowland small and large lakes sampled using a grab in soft substrate were selected to develop biotic indices. Diversity indices based on species numbers...

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Main Authors: Laura MARZIALI, Valeria LENCIONI, Brigitte LODS CROZET, Angela BOGGERO, Bruno ROSSARO, Gary FREE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-02-01
Series:Journal of Limnology
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Online Access:http://www.jlimnol.it/index.php/jlimnol/article/view/68