Species composition and seasonal density dynamics of ciliated Protozoa in Baoan Lake with particular reference to the submerged macrophytes |
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Authors: | Song Bi-yu Xie Ping Noriko Takamura |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electric Engineering, 430072 Wuhan, China;(2) Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 430072 Wuhan, China;(3) National Institute for Environmental Studies, 305 Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan |
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Abstract: | From April 1996 to October 1997, regular samplings were carried out monthly at 8 stations in a macrophytic basin of Baoan Lake. From the water samples, 47 genera, 96 species of ciliata were identified. Stations covered with macrophytes had greater number of ciliate species and higher percentage of sessile species. The mixotroph Strombidium viride bearing algal endosymbionts dominated numerically the whole ciliate communities; most of the other dominants were bactivores. Total ciliate density in Lake Baoan was 6170-34310 ind./L. The seasonal density fluctuations of the dominant species populations were also investigated. Maximum abundances were observed in spring and winter during the decay of macrophytes and minimum densities were observed during the summer months of luxuriant macrophytes growth. |
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Keywords: | Protozoa ciliate Baoan Lake macrophytic lake |
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