Electron microscopic study of succession in the periphyton community of Lake Washington

• Published in: Microbial ecology Vol. 2; no. 4; pp. 241 - 251
• Main Authors: Jordan, T.L, Staley, J.T
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.1975
• Subjects: Washington

Microbial succession has been observed on electron microscope grids immersed in lake water for 1, 3, 6, and 10 days. As predicted by ecological theory, the biomass, numbers, and diversity of attached microorganisms increased as succession proceeded. The diversity index of Shannon showed a marked inc...