Algal Community Composition from Kaolin Recovery Ponds Located in Middle Georgia

This is the first floristic and ecological evaluation of small pond systems developed over different periods of time after seized kaolin mining operations. Assessment of the total algal assemblage was used to infer environmental conditions of the aquatic habitats and also provided information about...

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Veröffentlicht in:Southeastern Naturalist. - Eagle Hill Institute. - 11(2012), 2, Seite 263-278
1. Verfasser: Dominy,, Joseph N. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Manoylov, Kalina M.
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2012
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Southeastern Naturalist
Schlagworte:Physical sciences Biological sciences Environmental studies
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