ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
shallow lakes
;
phytoplankton biomass
;
chlorophyll-a
;
cell size
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Based on 388 parallel data of phytoplankton biomass and chlorophyll-a of two shallow lakes and two ponds, the following results were obtained: 1) Relative chlorophyll-a content of phytoplankton biomass varied between 0.08–1.88%; chlorophyll-a concentration showed great differences among lakes. 2) Significant correlations (r = 0.68–0.92) were established between phytoplankton biomass and chlorophyll-a concentration. The regression in the artificial ponds was non-linear. 3) In parallel with the increase of average cell volume, a decrease in relative chlorophyll-a content was observed. A significant correlation (r = + 0.83) between the two variables was found. Relative chlorophyll-a content of phytoplankton is a log-function of average cell volume.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00014715
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