Monitoring river periphyton with artificial benthic substrates

Artificial substrates for studying phycoperiphyton on the bottom of a stream were investigated to find one that is practical, inexpensive, readily available, easy to handle and capable of supporting a community representative of the natural environment. Smooth and frosted glass, Vermont slate, flags...

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Published in:Hydrobiologia 1980-01, Vol.69 (3), p.235-244
Main Authors: Lowe, R.L, Gale, W.F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Artificial substrates for studying phycoperiphyton on the bottom of a stream were investigated to find one that is practical, inexpensive, readily available, easy to handle and capable of supporting a community representative of the natural environment. Smooth and frosted glass, Vermont slate, flagstone and acrylic plate were placed on the bottom of the Susquehanna river, Pennsylvania, and monthly and cumulative samples were collected. Colonization patterns similar to those on river stones were observed on cumulative artificial substrates and frosted acry1ic is recommended for use in future studies.
ISSN:0018-8158
1573-5117
DOI:10.1007/BF00046798