Braided river springs: distribution, benthic ecology, and role in the landscape

Alluvial springs are an interesting feature of braided river flood plains. The aim of this study was to quantify and characterise the fauna and physicochemistry of these springs. The distribution and occurrence of springs was assessed using a GIS analysis in 20 South Island braided rivers. The gre...

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Main Author: Gray, Duncan Peter
Language:en
Published: University of Canterbury. Biology 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10092/1289