ISSN:
1573-5133
Keywords:
resource use
;
microhabitat
;
Percina
;
Etheostoma
;
fishes
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Microhabitat use and habitat partitioning for 10 darter species (Percidae: Etheostomatini) were studied by direct observation (snorkeling) at five sites in the Elk River drainage, West Virginia, U.S.A. We used canonical discriminant analysis and univariate tests to determine microhabitat variables that were important in segregating species. Darter species were segregated by depth, substrate size, and water velocity. In addition, Percina typically occurred in the water column, whereas species of Etheostoma were benthic and segregated by occurring under, between, and on top of rocks.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007428930851
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