Distribution, diversity and ecology of modern freshwater ostracodes (Crustacea), and hydrochemical characteristics of Lago Petén Itzá, Guatemala

We analyzed modern ostracode species assemblages and water column physico-chemical characteristics in Lago Péten Itzá, Guatemala. Lake waters are dominated by sulfate, bicarbonate, calcium and magnesium and display a total ion concentration of ~11 meq L-1. Eleven extant ostracode species were identi...

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Main Authors: Burkhard SCHARF, Antje SCHWALB, Mark BRENNER, Rita BUGJA, Julia LORENSCHAT, Liseth PÉREZ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-02-01
Series:Journal of Limnology
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Online Access:http://www.jlimnol.it/index.php/jlimnol/article/view/88