A checklist for the zooplankton of the Middle Xingu – an Amazon River system

Autor:	SAC. Brito, M. Camargo, NFAC. Melo, RA. Estupiñan
Jazyk:	angličtina
Předmět:	clear water rivers zooplankton fluvial habitats limnology Science Biology (General) QH301-705.5 Zoology QL1-991 Botany QK1-989
Zdroj:	Brazilian Journal of Biology, Vol 75, Iss 3 suppl 1, Pp 55-64
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	1678-4375 1519-6984
DOI:	10.1590/1519-6984.03014BM
Popis:	Abstract A zooplankton checklist is presented for the Middle Xingu River, based on surveys conducted at four sites in the main channel and two fluvial lakes. A total of 175 taxa are listed, including 141 rotifers, 20 cladocerans, and five copepods. Rapids presented the greatest species richness, with up to 124 taxa, while Ilha Grande lake had 70 taxa, the lowest number. Non-planktonic benthic larvae were recorded frequently in the samples.
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