Algamica: revisions to a key-based computerized counting program for free-living,attached, and benthic algae |
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| Authors: | Gosselain Véronique Hamilton Paul B |
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| Institution: | (1) Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology, URBO, Department of Biology, Facultés, Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix (FUNDP), rue de Bruxelles, 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium;(2) Present address: GRIL, Département de Sciences Biologiques, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursa, Canada;(3) Research Division, Canadian Museum of Nature, P.O. Box 3443, Station D, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6P4, Canada;(4) Research Division, Canadian Museum of Nature, P.O. Box 3443, Station D, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6P4, Canada |
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| Abstract: | A computerized counting program for algae and other microscopic bodies, named Algamica, is presented here. This program is a revised version of the original computer counting program of Hamilton published in 1990. This DOS-based software can enumerate all types of microscopic algae (i.e. phytoplankton, periphyton, diatoms), for which adequate expression of results are provided. Automated calculations of densities, biovolumes, surface areas and carbon biomass are available at the termination of each sample count. A simple counter for other micro-organisms is also available. A comprehensive guide manual file has been added to allow for a friendly first contact with the program and its options. This software conforms to current enumeration methodology. This version is available for PC computers, from website Algamica.ibelgique.com. Minimum required memory is 200 KB. |
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| Keywords: | computer counting program biovolume biomass carbon random count verification |
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