Phytoplankton dynamics and structure: a comparative analysis in natural and man-made water bodies of different trophic state

• Published in: Hydrobiologia Vol. 438; no. 1-3; pp. 65 - 74
• Main Authors: Naselli-Flores, Luigi, Barone, Rossella
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Nature B.V 01.11.2000
• Subjects: Algae; Aquatic plants; Biomass; Body size; Climatic conditions; Eutrophic waters; Eutrophication; Freshwater; Hydrology; Italy; Italy, Sicily, Biviere di Cesaro L; Italy, Sicily, Soprano L; Lakes; Light penetration; Nutrient availability; Phytoplankton; Plankton; Reservoirs; Thermocline; Water bodies; Water depth; Water pollution; Italy, Sicilia, Biviere di Cesaro L; Italy, Sicilia, Soprano L

Previous investigations on Sicilian man made lakes suggested that physical factors, along with the specific morphology and hydrology of the water body, are important in selecting phytoplankton species. In particular, the variations of the z sub(mix)/z sub(eu) ratio due to the operational procedure t...