Comparison of Zoobenthos and Zooperiphyton in Large and Medium Rivers
T. A. SHARAPOVA1, E. S. BABUSHKIN2
1Institute of the Problems of North Development, SB RAS, 625003, Tyumen, p.o.box 2774 2State Natural Reserve Yuganskiy, 628458, Tyumen Region, Ugut
Keywords: zoobenthos, zooperiphyton, number, biomass, rivers, West Siberia
Abstract
The results of the investigation of zoobenthos and zooperiphyton in two rivers in the basin of the middle reach of the Ob River are presented. Comparative analysis of two ecological groups of hydrocoles in zoobenthos and zooperiphyton showed differences in their taxonomic composition and dominating complexes. The similarities in total abundance and biomass of zoobenthos and zooperiphyton in a large river were detected, and higher values of the quantitative development of zooperiphyton in the medium river were observed.
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