Plankton Taxonomic and Size Diversity of Mediterranean Brackish Ponds in Spring: Influence of Abiotic and Biotic Factors

In this study, performed in Mediterranean brackish ponds during spring season, we assessed the effects of biotic interactions and abiotic factors on the size and taxonomic structure of the phytoplankton and zooplankton. We used a taxonomic and a size diversity index as a descriptor of the community...

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Main Authors: Serena Sgarzi, Anna Badosa, Àngels Leiva-Presa, Lluís Benejam, Rocío López-Flores, Sandra Brucet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/1/106