Using Zooplankton Indicators to Assess the Ecological Condition of a Lake

2014 ◽  
Vol 955-959 ◽  
pp. 1429-1432
Author(s):  
Marina Valerievna Sirotina ◽  
Dmitriy Nikolaevich Zontikov ◽  
Igor Georgievich Krinitsyn
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Trophic Status ◽  
Zooplankton Community ◽  
Ecological Condition ◽  
Ecological Conditions ◽  
Hydrochemical Data ◽  
Quantitative Characteristics

Nowadays zooplankton is widely used as an indicator of ecological conditions of waterbodies. This article shows the result of the research in zooplankton community of Kamenik Lake. Diversity of zooplankton community, species composition, indicating species, quantitative characteristics, trophic status and saprobity are being evaluated. Hydrochemical data is provided and a development forecast is made.

scholarly journals Ecological Condition of the Sapalayivka River in the Conditions of Lutsk Urbosystem

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Trophic Status ◽  
Aquatic Vegetation ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Ecological Status ◽  
Test Site ◽  
Ecological Condition ◽  
Test Plot ◽  
The City

Purpose. Determination of the main factors of anthropogenic impact of the urban system of the city of Lutsk on the river basin of the river Sapalaivka and assessment of the ecological condition of the river on the basis of MIR "Macrophytic index of rivers". Methods. Comparative-geographical, generalization, systematization, statistical, comparative-analytical, descriptive, cartographic. Results. In the Sapalaivka River, 21 indicator species of macrophytes were found in the surveyed test areas, among which - 8 plants belong to dicotyledons, and 13 plants belong to monocotyledons, using which the MIR values ​​were calculated. Depletion of macrophyte species composition from 15-16 in test plots 1 and 2 to 2 species in test plot 3 indicates deterioration of the ecological condition of the river and the emergence of unfavorable conditions for macrophyte habitats. On the territory of the city, the section of the Sapalaivka riverbed, from the beginning of Potapova Street to the mouth, is mostly canalized, the species composition of macrophytes is depleted here and there is a specific smell of sewage. The part of the river that flows in the city (before Potapova Street), which was renaturalized in 2012-2016, has a richer species composition of macrophytes. Outside the city, the Sarpalaivka river basin is in good condition, as evidenced by the species composition of flora and fauna, as well as the intensive development of higher aquatic vegetation. Conclusion. As a result of the calculated ecological index of macrophytes MIR it is established that the water quality in the river Sapalaivka on the test site № 1, belongs to the II class, category - good and by trophic status is mesotrophic; on the test site № 2, belongs to the III class, category - satisfactory and eutrophic in trophic status; on the test site № 3, belongs to class IV, category - poor and trophic status is polytrophic. It is advisable to carry out further environmental measures, especially in the lower reaches of the river, in order to eliminate sources of water pollution, and to monitor the ecological status of the reservoir in order to restore the species composition of macrophytes and the ability to self-clean.

scholarly journals Women’s Preferences for Strong Men Under Perceived Harsh Versus Safe Ecological Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 147470492110323
Author(s):  
Ray Garza ◽  
Farid Pazhoohi ◽  
Jennifer Byrd-Craven
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Ecological Condition ◽  
Sex Characteristics ◽  
Ecological Conditions ◽  
University Women ◽  
Secondary Sex Characteristics ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Forced Choice Task ◽  
Women’S Preferences ◽  
Physical Features

Ecological conditions provide information about available resources for one’s environment. In humans, this has been shown to influence reproductive behavior, as individuals may engage in trade-offs between partner quality and investment. For instance, many women may trade-off preferences for men with physical features indicative of social dominance and health over physical features indicative of commitment and investment. The current study explored women’s preferences for formidable men under safe vs. harsh ecological conditions. Across three studies, U.S. university women ( N = 1,098) were randomly assigned to a perceived harsh or safe ecological condition. They were asked to rate the attractiveness of men’s body types (i.e., muscular vs. less muscular). Findings revealed that in general, women rated stronger men as more attractive than weaker men irrespective of the ecological condition. Evidence for preference as a function of ecology appeared only when a two-alternative forced-choice task was used (Study 3), but not in rating tasks (Studies 1 and 2). Study 3 showed that women had a relatively stronger preference for stronger men for short-term relationships in a resource scarce ecological condition. This research provides some evidence that perceived ecological conditions can drive women’s preferences for men with enhanced secondary sex characteristics as a function of mating context. These findings are consistent with previous research indicating the importance of physical characteristics in men’s attractiveness, and it adds to the existing literature on ecological factors and mating preferences.

Community structure of psammon ciliates in sandy beaches of lakes

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Krystyna Kalinowska
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Species Composition ◽  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Total Nitrogen ◽  
Trophic Status ◽  
Sandy Beaches ◽  
Significant Part ◽  
Lake Productivity ◽  
Ciliate Community ◽  
Positive Correlations

AbstractCiliate abundance and species composition were studied in the sandy beaches of six lakes of different trophic status (Poland). Samples of wet sand were taken in June 2007 from the euarenal (emergent sand), hygroarenal (sand wetted by lake waves) and hydroarenal (submerged sand) zones. The numbers of ciliates ranged from 105 to 2933 ind. cm−3 of sand and did not show any visible trend with lake productivity. In all the studied lakes, ciliates were much more numerous in the euarenal than in the hydroarenal. Small bacterivorous scuticociliates dominated in the euarenal, while Hymenostomatida, Cyrtophorida, Hypotrichida as well as Scuticociliatida comprised a significant part of the ciliate community in the hygro- and hydroarenal zones. There were positive correlations between ciliates and the concentrations of chlorophyll a and total nitrogen.

scholarly journals Zooplankton community structure in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea in autumn

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongju Chen ◽  
Guangxing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Species Composition ◽  
East China Sea ◽  
Yellow Sea ◽  
Zooplankton Community ◽  
The Yellow Sea ◽  
East China ◽  
Taxonomic Distinctness ◽  
Zooplankton Community Structure ◽  
China Sea

Abstract Study on zooplankton spatial distribution is essential for understanding food web dynamics in marine ecosystems and fishery management. Here we elucidated the composition and distribution of large mesozooplankton on the continental shelf of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, and explored the zooplankton community structure in these water masses. Sixty vertical hauls (bottom or 200 m in deep water to surface) using a ring net (diameter 0.8 m, 505-μm mesh) were exploited in November 2007. The biogeographic patterns of zooplankton communities were investigated using multivariate analysis methods; copepod biodiversity was analyzed using univariate indices. Copepods and protozoans were dominate in the communities. Based on the species composition, we divided the study areas into six station groups. Significant differences in zooplankton assemblages were detected between the Yellow Sea and East China Sea. Species richness was higher in East China Sea groups than those in Yellow Sea, whereas taxonomic distinctness was higher in Yellow Sea than in East China Sea. There was a clear relationship between the species composition and water mass group.

scholarly journals Cyanobacteria bloom: selective filter for zooplankton?

2015 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
NAST Mello ◽  
PM Maia-Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Hydrological Cycle ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Zooplankton Community ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Distinct Species ◽  
Zooplankton Community Structure ◽  
Β Diversity ◽  
Cyanobacteria Blooms ◽  
The Stability

The Ibirité reservoir is an urban and eutrophic environment, with regular occurrences of cyanobacteria blooms. The reservoir is warm monomict and remains stratified most of the year, circulating in the dry season (winter). During the hydrological cycle of October/07 to October/08 there were four scenarios with different environmental conditions, which influenced the structure of the zooplankton community, as confirmed in a previous study. Changes in the zooplankton community structure between the scenarios were studied, aiming at analyzing the stability and persistence of this community. The Spearman’s coefficient of correlation was used to measure the stability; the persistence was evaluated through a cluster analysis and changes in community composition were estimated by the "temporal" β diversity index. Considering the distribution patterns of abundance, the community was stable only in the transition between scenarios 1 and 2 (n = 30, r = 0.71, p = 0.00001), when there were no cyanobacteria blooms. The persistence of zooplankton between the scenarios was low, showing a distinct species composition for each scenario. The highest variations in species composition, observed by the values of temporal β diversity index, were the transitions between scenarios 3-0 (1.45) and 0-1 (1.05), and the lowest variations occurred in the transition between scenarios 1-2 (0.57). The results suggest that the cyanobacteria blooms at Ibirité reservoir are be acting as "selective filters", and are, thus, disturbances with sufficient ability to change the structure of the zooplankton community. Keywords Urban Reservoir, zooplankton, bloom of cyanobacteria, stability, persistence.

scholarly journals Distribution of Polychaeta Communities in the Western and Northern Part of the Barents Sea

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinara Dikaeva ◽  
Elena Frolova
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Bottom Sediments ◽  
Barents Sea ◽  
Bottom Topography ◽  
Silty Clay ◽  
The Barents Sea ◽  
Structure Of Communities ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
Quantitative Characteristics ◽  
Hard Soils

Species composition and quantitative characteristics of polychaetes in the western and northern parts of the Barents Sea were analyzed on the basis of the material collected in July and November 2017 on MMBI expeditions aboard the RV “Dalniye Zelentsy”. Three faunistic polychaete complexes were revealed, depending on environmental conditions in the study area. A change in species composition and structure of communities from the bottom topography, structure of bottom sediments and bottom hydrodynamics were noted. An increase in biomass and density of polychaetes settlement was revealed in deep-water areas of the Barents Sea, on soft silty-clay soils, where the dominant species is Spiochaetopterus typicus. A decrease in quantitative characteristics of polychaetes was observed in shallow areas, on hard soils, in the zone of intensive erosion of bottom sediments as a result of warm and cold currents interaction, where the polychaete Nothria hyperborea dominated.

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