To What Extent Are Swiss Springs Refugial Habitats for Sensitive and Endangered Diatom Taxa?
Habitat alteration is one of the major drivers of species loss. Springs may be among the least affected aquatic habitats and are considered to be refugial habitats. Diatom assemblages were sampled from 74 Swiss springs comprising seven spring types over a wide altitudinal and ecological range as wel...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Water |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/12/967 |