Abstract:The aim of this research was to investigate the structure of the benthic diatom community and its relations to selected environmental parameters. We collected samples in 16 karst ponds in the alpine region of Slovenia, where the Alpine karst is found. Since the predominating substrate in these ponds was clay, the epipelic community was analyzed. Hydromorphological characteristics, and physical and chemical conditions were also measured at each site. We found 105 species of diatoms, which belonged to 32 genera.… Show more
“…Novak and Zelnik [11] investigated the relations between benthic diatom communities and characteristics of karst ponds in the alpine region of Slovenia. Their objective was to examine the structure of the benthic diatom community and its relationships with selected environmental parameters.…”
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“…Novak and Zelnik [11] investigated the relations between benthic diatom communities and characteristics of karst ponds in the alpine region of Slovenia. Their objective was to examine the structure of the benthic diatom community and its relationships with selected environmental parameters.…”
Section: Main Messages Of the Special Issue And The Bookmentioning
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