Changes in the population dynamics of Keratella cochlearis (Gosse), Kellicottia longispina (Gosse) and Polyarthra vulgaris Carlin in a fertilized enclosure |
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Authors: | Reidar Grundström |
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Institution: | (1) Institute of Limnology, Box 557, S-751 22 Upsala, Sweden |
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Abstract: | The population dynamics of phytoplankton and zooplankton in a fertilized enclosure were studied from April 1977 to June 1978. During the first spring period, the rotifers Keratella cochlearis, Kellicottia longispina, and Polyarthra vulgaris were scarce. During the following spring, all three species were abundant. An attempt is made to explain these differences. Food resource competition from cladocerans, and the low food quality and possible inhibitory effects of Coccomyxa sp. were found to be the most likely factors limiting the growth of these rotifers during the first spring period. |
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Keywords: | Feeding predation competition food availability Cladocera Copepoda Rotifera Coccomyxa |
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