Dynamics of Stream Fish Metacommunities in Response to Drought and Re-connectivity
Description:
This dissertation investigates the spatio-temporal dynamics of intermittent stream fish metacommunities in response drought-induced fragmentation and re-connectivity using both field and experimental approaches. A detailed field study was conducted in two streams and included pre-drought, drought, and post-drought hydrological periods. Fish assemblages and metacommunity structure responded strongly to changes in hydrological conditions with dramatic declines in species richness and abundance du…
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Date:
August 2015
Creator:
Driver, Lucas J.
Partner:
UNT Libraries