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Plankton ecology in Long Pond, St. John's, Newfoundland: A polluted pond characterized by a high flushing rate
Author(s) -
O'Connell Michael F.,
Andrews Cater W.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
internationale revue der gesamten hydrobiologie und hydrographie
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1522-2632
pISSN - 0020-9309
DOI - 10.1002/iroh.1977.3510620108
Subject(s) - plankton , zooplankton , bosmina , phytoplankton , eutrophication , ecology , environmental science , cladocera , oceanography , fishery , biology , nutrient , geology
Plankton was studied seasonally and quantitatively in Long Pond, St. John's, Newfoundland. This pond receives both rural and urban runoff and is characterized by a high flushing rate. A comparison is made with Clarkes Pond, Hogans Pond and Bauline Long Pond. Long Pond phytoplankton was characterized by nannoplankton (particularly flagellated forms). The most important zooplankters were Bosmina coregoni and Daphnia catawba . Aspects of plankton ecology are discussed in relation to eutrophication and water renewal.