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Rock-scrubbing algal biomass collection (Baetidae)

Subcategory: benthic algae collection
Standard reference: Steinman, Leavitt, & Uzarski (2017)
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Collection of algal material by scrubbing softball-sized rocks into a pan for subsequent analysis of biomass, nutrients, and community composition.

Typical Equipment

  • pan
  • 56 mL falcon tubes

Output Measurements

  • algal biomass
  • algal phosphorus content
  • algal community composition

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

student_paper

Seasonal Progression of Algal Development and Quality in Streams that Vary in Timing of Springtime Peak Flow

2019using