The seasonal and spatial dynamics in the phytomacrofaunal communities of Lake Henley, Mastert : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Ecology at Massey Universityon

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dc.contributor.authorMiller, Rosemary Jean
dc.date.accessioned2017-06-20T03:22:53Z
dc.date.available2017-06-20T03:22:53Z
dc.date.issued1995
dc.description.abstractSpatial and seasonal dynamics of macrophyte beds in Lake Henley, a shallow artificial lake in Masterton, were examined between June 1993 and June 1994. Observed fluctuations in macrophyte biomass were linked with changes in filamentous algae associated with the weed beds. Invertebrate communities associated with submerged macrophytes were also examined at multiple sites between June 1993 and June 1994. Overall community composition was related more to seasonal influences than differences between sites within the lake. However, species richness and abundance did differ spatially. Recommendations for the ongoing management of Lake Henley, including management of the macrophyte beds and the maintenance of water quality and quantity, are made with respect to the ecological characteristics of the lake. The influence of trophic status on macrophyte invertebrate communities was also explored with a survey conducted in May 1994 of 13 other lakes in the North Island. Nutrient enriched lakes were characterised by phytomacrofaunal communities with high abundance and higher numerical dominance, whereas nutrient poor lake phytomacrofaunal communities were characterised by lower abundances but higher diversity of some taxonomic groups, particularly insects.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/11242
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectNew Zealand -- Mastertonen_US
dc.subjectLake plantsen_US
dc.subjectLake ecologyen_US
dc.subjectAquatic plantsen_US
dc.titleThe seasonal and spatial dynamics in the phytomacrofaunal communities of Lake Henley, Mastert : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Ecology at Massey Universityonen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorMiller, Rosemary Jeanen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineEcologyen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M. Sc.)en_US
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