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The results of paleoecological analysis of chironomid remains in bottom sediments of a mountain lake exposed to atmospheric pollution with acidifying compounds and heavy metals are described. With consideration of the reconstructed chironomid assemblages, it is demonstrated that the course of natural lake ontogeny has been tending to change since the beginning of industrial development in the region. Chironomid taxa promising as indicators for biological monitoring are discussed.
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Il'yashuk, B.P., Il'yashuk, E.A. Paleoecological analysis of chironomid assemblages of a mountain lake as a source of information for biomonitoring. Russ J Ecol 31, 353–358 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02828451
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