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Biotic interactions in Lake Xolotlán (Managua): An integrating approach

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An integral view of the trophic aspects so far obtained from studies of phytoplankton, zooplankton, benthos and fish in Lake Xolotlán (Managua) is presented as a first contribution to the analysis of the lake ecosystem.

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  1. S. Montenegro-Guillen, K. Vammen & R. Cisneros

    Present address: Centro Para la Investigacion en Recursos Acuaticos de Nicaragua, Apartado Postal 4598, Managua, Nicaragua

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    Montenegro-Guillen, S., Vammen, K. & Cisneros, R. Biotic interactions in Lake Xolotlán (Managua): An integrating approach. Hydrobiological Bulletin 25, 177–179 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02291252

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