Abstract
Algal assemblages were evaluated at two Southeastern U.S. streams with reduced human impact, Upper Three Runs Creek and Tobbler Creek. The two sites were collected using standard protocols for stream samplings. The algal community was dominated by diatoms. Community attributes were found to be similar between the two sites, while indicator species varied as determined by Trophic Diatom Index values and the percentage of tolerant taxa to pollutants. Low pH tolerant Eunotia species were dominant in Upper Three Runs Creek while pH neutral, mesotrophic species were dominant in Tobbler Creek. This is the first report on primary producers from both sites and a taxonomic evaluation of the more common taxa is given for future reference.
Recommended Citation
Moseley, Robert C. and Manoylov, Kalina M.
(2012)
"Diatom Community Composition from Low Human Impact Areas in Southeast U.S.,"
Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 70, No. 2, Article 3.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.gaacademy.org/gjs/vol70/iss2/3