ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
lagoon
;
environment
;
algal biomass
;
ecological zonation
;
seasonal variation
;
Ivory Coast
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Phytoplankton biomass has been estimated in three different seasons of the year on the Ebrié Lagoon. Water salinity varies according to seasons and zones, but it remains low all during the year in the western part. The mean phytoplanktonic biomass for the lagoon ranged between 1.9 and 3.2 mg 1−1 according to the seasons. Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyta, Diatoms and Pyrrhophyta were the most common algal groups in the biomass. Euglenophyta were only well represented in the urban zone. In spite of large fluctuations in biomass. Euglenophyta were only well represented in the urban zone. In spite of large fluctuations in distribution of phytoplankton all during the year, five main ecological zones have been identified, according to their algal communities.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00021040
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