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The Importance of Trophic-Level Interactions to the Abundance and Species Composition of Algae in Lakes

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Hypertrophic Ecosystems

Part of the book series: Developments in Hydrobiology ((DIHY,volume 2))

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The thesis is presented that the quantitative and qualitative responses of water bodies to nutrient inputs are affected greatly by the structures of their biotic communities. Evidence is given to show that in addition to the thesis being correct intuitively, it can be supported by field experiments and by observations even on such well-known lakes as L. Washington, L. Norrviken, L. Trummen, and L. Mendota. Emphasis is on the roles of herbivorous zooplankters in controlling algal blooms and their apparent capacity to bring about the dominance of such algae as Aphanizomenon. It is suggested that, because of the extreme sensitivity of Daphnia to pesticides, agricultural, or other pesticide-containing runoff, is particularly important in bringing about the symptoms of eutrophication.

It is proposed that a better understanding of eutrophication would lead to more feasible approaches to lake restoration, and accordingly a shift in emphasis is urged from nutrient studies to those involving trophic-level interactions.

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Shapiro, J. (1980). The Importance of Trophic-Level Interactions to the Abundance and Species Composition of Algae in Lakes. In: Barica, J., Mur, L.R. (eds) Hypertrophic Ecosystems. Developments in Hydrobiology, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-9203-0_12

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