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Title: Biota and biological principles of the aquatic environment

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6378117

The first of several compilations of briefing papers on water quality prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey is presented. Each briefing paper is prepared in a simple, nontechnical, easy to understand manner. This U.S. Geological Survey Circular contains papers on selected biota and biological principles of the aquatic environment. Briefing papers are included on Why biology in water quality studies , Stream biology, Phytoplankton, Periphyton, Drift organisms in streams, Family Chironomidae (Diptera), Influences of water temperature on aquatic biota, and Stream channelization: Effects on stream fauna.

Research Organization:
Geological Survey, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
6378117
Report Number(s):
N-8228688; CIRC-848-A
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English