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Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1975.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1975
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Bimonthly benthic samples (April, 1972 to March, 1973)
taken at eleven stations provide quantitative reference data
on the benthic macrofaunal communities of Lake Worth in Palm
Beach County, Florida. Distribution and structure in relation
to sediment types and sources of pollution are discussed. One hundred seventy-one taxa were identified. The five
top-ranked species were the bivalve Mulinia lateralis; the
polychaetes Spiochaetopterus oculatus, Paraprionospio pinnata,
and Glycinde solitaria; and the amphipod Cerapus sp. Stations
were grouped as sand, silty-sand, mud, and outfall stations
based on similarity of faunal composition and sediment type. The sand and silty-sand stations had the highest diversity (H') and species richness (spp/180) values. The mud and outfall
stations had low H' and spp/180 values which were similar to
values reported for pollution-stressed areas in other studies.
The outfall station was dominated by the pollution-tolerant
polychaete Capitella capitata.
taken at eleven stations provide quantitative reference data
on the benthic macrofaunal communities of Lake Worth in Palm
Beach County, Florida. Distribution and structure in relation
to sediment types and sources of pollution are discussed. One hundred seventy-one taxa were identified. The five
top-ranked species were the bivalve Mulinia lateralis; the
polychaetes Spiochaetopterus oculatus, Paraprionospio pinnata,
and Glycinde solitaria; and the amphipod Cerapus sp. Stations
were grouped as sand, silty-sand, mud, and outfall stations
based on similarity of faunal composition and sediment type. The sand and silty-sand stations had the highest diversity (H') and species richness (spp/180) values. The mud and outfall
stations had low H' and spp/180 values which were similar to
values reported for pollution-stressed areas in other studies.
The outfall station was dominated by the pollution-tolerant
polychaete Capitella capitata.
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182 p.
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Identifier
13762
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Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1975.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Date Backup
1975
Date Text
1975
Date Issued (EDTF)
1975
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FADT13762
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
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Reed, John K.
Graduate College
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182 p.
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BENTHIC MACROFAUNAL ASSOCIATIONS IN LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA, AND THEIR USE AS INDICATORS OF WATER QUALITY
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1975
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Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
BENTHIC MACROFAUNAL ASSOCIATIONS IN LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA, AND THEIR USE AS INDICATORS OF WATER QUALITY
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BENTHIC MACROFAUNAL ASSOCIATIONS IN LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA, AND THEIR USE AS INDICATORS OF WATER QUALITY