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2009•Journal of Freshwater EcologyOpen access

Seasonal Abundance of Chironomidae Larvae (Diptera) in Büyük Stream, Elazğ, Turkey

Ayda Tellioğlu, Tuba Kara

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We surveyed the Chironomidae larvae assemblages in Büyüik Stream, Elazlğ, Turkey, from June 2006 to May 2007, and found 19 species belonging to 16 genera. The highest total abundance (807 ind./m2) was recorded June, while the lowest total abundance (428 ind./m2) was seen in February. The densities of most species were highest in the summer, and the dominant species was Chironornus plurnosus. Two-way analysis of variance of total chironomids showed significant seasonal (F=4.484, P<0.01) and habitat (F=1 1.459, P<0.001) effects.

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We surveyed the Chironomidae larvae assemblages in Büyüik Stream, Elazlğ, Turkey, from June 2006 to May 2007, and found 19 species belonging to 16 genera. The highest total abundance (807 ind./m2) was recorded June, while the lowest total abundance (428 ind./m2) was seen in February. The densities of most species were highest in the summer, and the dominant species was Chironornus plurnosus. Two-way analysis of variance of total chironomids showed significant seasonal (F=4.484, P<0.01) and habitat (F=1 1.459, P<0.001) effects.

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We surveyed the Chironomidae larvae assemblages in Büyüik Stream, Elazlğ, Turkey, from June 2006 to May 2007, and found 19 species belonging to 16 genera. The highest total abundance (807 ind./m2) was recorded June, while the lowest total abundance (428 ind./m2) was seen in February. The densities of most species were highest in the summer, and the dominant species was Chironornus plurnosus. Two-way analysis of variance of total chironomids showed significant seasonal (F=4.484, P<0.01) and habitat (F=1 1.459, P<0.001) effects.

Key concepts: Chironomidae, Abundance (ecology), Larva, Biology, Habitat, Ecology, Zoology

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