Distribution, diversity and ecology of modern freshwater ostracodes (Crustacea), and hydrochemical characteristics of Lago Petén Itzá, Guatemala

• Main Authors: Liseth PÉREZ, Julia LORENSCHAT, Rita BUGJA, Mark BRENNER, Burkhard SCHARF, Antje SCHWALB
• Format: Publication
• Language: English
• Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010
• Subjects: ecology; freshwater ostracodes; Guatemala; hydrochemistry; Lago Petén Itzá; water depth

We analyzed modern ostracode species assemblages and water column physico-chemical characteristics in Lago Péten Itzá, Guatemala. Lake waters are dominated by sulfate, bicarbonate, calcium and magnesium and display a total ion concentration of ~11 meq L-1. Eleven extant ostracode species were identi...