Effect of surrounding trees and dry rush presence on spring zooplankton community in an urban pond complex
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Despite the fact that all the ponds were situated within an urban landscape, the type of direct surroundings (trees vs. meadows) and fish presence were the strongest determinants of zooplankton distribution. The microhabitat mosaic led to high zooplankton diversity regardless of the anthropogenic pollution and unfavourable conditions in the spring season the.
Ann. Limnol. - Int. J. Lim., 50 4 (2014) 315-323
Published online: 13 November 2014
DOI: 10.1051/limn/2014025