Difference between revisions of "Category:Benthic invertebrates"
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| − | '''Benthic invertebrates''' are animals living at least for part of their lifecycles on or in the benthic substrates of rivers, lakes, transitional waters or coastal waters | + | '''Benthic invertebrates''' are animals living at least for part of their lifecycles on or in the benthic substrates of rivers, lakes, transitional waters or coastal waters <ref> [http://www.wfduk.org/wfd_concepts/CIS_Glossary WFD-UKTAG,Terms and definitions under Water Framework Directive ]</ref>. Common parameters used for characterization are species composition and abundance, ratio of disturbance sensitive to insensitive taxa, and diversity <ref> [http://www.wfduk.org/tag_guidance/Article_08/WP11k-guid WFD-UKTAG, Development of biological classification tools to support assessment and monitoring of ecological status under WFD]</ref>. |
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BQE: Benthic invertebrates
General description
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Benthic invertebrates are animals living at least for part of their lifecycles on or in the benthic substrates of rivers, lakes, transitional waters or coastal waters [2]. Common parameters used for characterization are species composition and abundance, ratio of disturbance sensitive to insensitive taxa, and diversity [3].
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References:
- ↑ Internet Stones. Pearl Mussels, Margaritifera Margaritifera
- ↑ WFD-UKTAG,Terms and definitions under Water Framework Directive
- ↑ WFD-UKTAG, Development of biological classification tools to support assessment and monitoring of ecological status under WFD
See also:
Pages in category "Benthic invertebrates"
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