Influence of environmental parameters on the distribution of subfossil chironomids in surface sediments of Bosten lake (Xinjiang, China)

The distribution of larval subfossil chironomids in surface sediment samples obtained from Bosten lake was analysed, and ordination methods were used to identify the influences of physical and chemical parameters on the abundance and diversity of chironomids. A total of 18 chironomid taxa was identi...

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Main Authors: Ji Shen, Guang Gao, Boying Zheng, Enlou Zhang, Yanmin Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-07-01
Series:Journal of Limnology
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Online Access:http://www.jlimnol.it/index.php/jlimnol/article/view/520