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Long-term Patterns of Stream Insects in a Mountain Landscape
Greg Howard
27th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study took place in the Macun Lakes region of the Swiss National Park
- Water chemistry in the two main basins is becoming more similar as rock glacier inputs diminish
- Despite changes in water chemistry, no significant long-term trends were observed in macroinvertebrate populations
EnvironmentEcologyAnimal Science
References
Main Study
1) Long-term patterns of stream macroinvertebrates in an alpine cirque landscape
Published 26th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00027-024-01106-6
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