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The biology of Salt Wells Creek and its tributaries, southwestern Wyoming

January 1, 1978

A description of aquatic organisms and biological communities is presented for Salt Wells Creek, a plains stream in the Green River basin. The description includes seasonal population fluctuations of benthic organisms and algae, the food pyramid, and nutrient relations between various types of plants and animals. The algae and stream invertebrates were studied to determine baseline data and biological indicators of water quality. (Woodard-USGS).

Publication Year 1978
Title The biology of Salt Wells Creek and its tributaries, southwestern Wyoming
DOI 10.3133/wri78121
Authors Morris J. Engelke
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series Number 78-121
Index ID wri78121
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse