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Ceramic tile algal biomass estimation

Subcategory: primary production
Standard reference: after Klemmer et al. 2011
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Use of ceramic tiles as standardized substrates for measuring benthic algal biomass via chlorophyll-a extraction and fluorometry. Includes grazed vs ungrazed comparisons to assess herbivory effects.

Typical Equipment

  • unglazed ceramic tiles
  • 90% buffered ethanol
  • Turner Designs Trilogy Laboratory Fluorometer model #7200

Output Measurements

  • chlorophyll-a concentration
  • benthic algal biomass

Papers Using This Protocol (2)

article

Nonlinear effects of consumer density on multiple ecosystem processes

2012Journal of Animal Ecologyusing
student_paper

Does species diversity of caddisflies enhance detritus breakdown and nutrient release in temporary ponds?

2011using