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Effects of siltation and coarser sediments on distribution and abundance of stream-inhabiting insects. Research technical completion report, project A-026-IDA Item Info

This study was conducted to show the effects of sand and coarser sediments on the distribution and abundance of insects in Emerald Creek and the Middle Fork of the St. Maries River. Stream profile, substrate conditions, water chemistry and benthos were measured at seventeen permanent stations. Substrate simulation studies were conducted in an artificial stream in the laboratory to better define the relationship of substrate to five species of aquatic insects. Coarse and fine gravels with unimbedded cobble were preferred over fine sands and silt with partially or completely imbedded cobble by most insects. Habitats with few cobble and large amounts of sand and silt had low species diversities and biomass. Abnormal sediment production from rockhounding, dredge mining and roadbuilding cause adverse effects on the stream environment and insects.

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Title:
Effects of siltation and coarser sediments on distribution and abundance of stream-inhabiting insects. Research technical completion report, project A-026-IDA
Authors:
Brusven, M. A.; Prather, Kenneth V.
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1971-09
Description:
This study was conducted to show the effects of sand and coarser sediments on the distribution and abundance of insects in Emerald Creek and the Middle Fork of the St. Maries River. Stream profile, substrate conditions, water chemistry and benthos were measured at seventeen permanent stations. Substrate simulation studies were conducted in an artificial stream in the laboratory to better define the relationship of substrate to five species of aquatic insects. Coarse and fine gravels with unimbedded cobble were preferred over fine sands and silt with partially or completely imbedded cobble by most insects. Habitats with few cobble and large amounts of sand and silt had low species diversities and biomass. Abnormal sediment production from rockhounding, dredge mining and roadbuilding cause adverse effects on the stream environment and insects.
Subjects:
benthos substrates Macrinvertebrates
Location:
St. Maries River
Latitude:
47.15
Longitude:
-116.45
Collection:
IWRRI
IWRRI number:
197109
Rights:
Rights to the digital resource are held by the University of Idaho. http://www.uidaho.edu/
Publisher:
University of Idaho
Contributing Institution:
University of Idaho
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf
Cataloger:
wbv
Date Digitized:
2012

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"Effects of siltation and coarser sediments on distribution and abundance of stream-inhabiting insects. Research technical completion report, project A-026-IDA", Idaho Waters Digital Library, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/iwdl/items/iwdl-197109.html
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