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A survey of the aquatic invertebrate fauna of ditches on the Somerset Levels and Moors
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About Resource: Dataset
DataSet Name: A survey of the aquatic invertebrate fauna of ditches on the Somerset Levels and Moors
Coverage: Somerset Levels and Moors
Survey Methods: 120 samples were taken between 3 May and 20 June 1994. Sample sites were selected for their geographical spread and potential productivity based on vegetation structure. A 30m profile was then selected and invertebrates were sampled from this length us
Purpose: To provide quantitative and qualitative data on the aquatic invertebrates in rhynes and ditches on selected parts of the Somerset Levels and Moors. Also to provide baseline data for areas subject to raised water levels and to compare data with the inform
Commissioned By: English Nature
Potential: Identification of rare species means that they can be protected.
Limits: None
Last Revised: 01/06/94
Status: Complete
Quality Controls: A standard methodology was used and adhered to each time.
Resource Comments: None
Related
Related Resource: Not stated
Related Revised: N/A
Related Bibliography: N/A
Access
Data Formats: Paper Format and Recorder
Distribution Format: Paper Format and hard disk
Details
Taxa: Mollusca, Odonata, Hemiptera, Coleoptera and Diptera.
Region: Somerset Levels and Moors
Start Date: 01/05/94
End Date: 01/06/94
Main Classification: Other non-standard classification