Main Title |
Nematode Community Structure. A Tool for Evaluating Water Resource Environments. |
Author |
Ferri, V. R. ;
Ferri, J. M. ;
Callaha, C. A. ;
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CORP Author |
Purdue Univ., Lafayette, Ind. Water Resources Research Center. |
Year Published |
1972 |
Report Number |
TR-30; DI-14-31-0001-3514; OWRR-A-015-IND; 04556,; A-015-IND(1) |
Stock Number |
PB-214 477 |
Additional Subjects |
( Water pollution ;
Indicator species) ;
( Nematoda ;
Indicator species) ;
( Ecology ;
Nematoda) ;
Temperature ;
Biomass ;
Benthos ;
Nitrites ;
Inorganic phosphates ;
Worms ;
Fresh water biology ;
Water pollution effects(Animals)
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-214 477 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
48p |
Abstract |
Methods were developed in a two year study, by which nematode data on community structure from water research areas can be interpreted to lead to an increased understanding of ecological conditions. Nematodes were quantitatively sampled at intervals from 16 sites along two streams near West Lafayette, Indiana. Both streams flowed through farmland and some forested areas, and one also flowed through a growing housing development. Of 156 species of nematodes identified, 74 species were considered to be benthic inhabitants. Numbers of each species present at each sampling date at each site were obtained. Data for physico-chemical parameters were also collected at each of the 16 sites at biweekly intervals. These data included values for nitrate, nitrite, dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, total hardness, phosphates, and water temperature. Organic matter and relative quantities of particles of different sizes were determined for the substrate of each site. The study indicates that analysis of benthic nematode community structure can be a useful tool for evaluating disturbances to aquatic habitats. Sufficient information for analysis can be obtained from data on a few of the dominant species. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Technical completion rept. Sep 69-Jun 72. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Nov 72, |
Category Codes |
6F; 57H; 68D |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326537555 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |