ISSN:
1432-1939
Keywords:
Size-selective predation
;
Community structure
;
Predation intensity
;
Seasonal
;
Species sorting
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The zooplankton community of a small pond changed markedly with temporal variation in predation pressure. Long term changes in zooplankton community structure occurred following the replacement of planktivorous fish by phantom midge (Chaoborus americanus) larvae as the predominant predator of zooplankton. The interannual changes following the establishment of Chaoborus included the apparent or near extinction, of species ill adapted to the new predation pressure and the successful colonization of well adapted species. Seasonal changes in the species composition and size distribution of the zooplankton community correlate with temporal variation in predation intensity associated with temperature-activity patterns of the predator or changes in the stage structure of the predator population.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00377262
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