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The distribution and abundance of planktonic diatoms in Lake Superior

January 1, 1965

The principal diatoms collected at 14 stations in Lake Superior were Cyclotella "glomerata-stelligera" [= C. glomerata and C. stelligera combined], Cyclotella "ocellata-kutzingiana", Fragilaria crotonensis, and Rhizosolenia eriensis. Concentrations were heaviest in the Apostle Islands region (up to 2,160 per ml) and lightest northwest of the Keweenaw Peninsula (68 to 78 per ml). Species composition differed in different parts of the lake.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1965
Title The distribution and abundance of planktonic diatoms in Lake Superior
Authors Ruth E. Holland
Publication Type Conference Paper
Publication Subtype Conference Paper
Index ID 70006423
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Great Lakes Science Center