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A Quantitative And Ecological Survey Of The Algae Of Huntington Canyon, Utah, Lorin E. Squires
A Quantitative And Ecological Survey Of The Algae Of Huntington Canyon, Utah, Lorin E. Squires
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A quantitative and ecological study of the algal flora of Huntington Canyon, Emery Co., Utah was conducted from March 1971 to April 1972. Data were collected concerning net plankton, nannoplankton, periphyton and visible attached algae. Certain physical and chemical parameters in the waters of Huntington Creek and a small pond along its course also were measured. The algal flora of Huntington Canyon contains a wide diversity of genera and species. Diatoms are the main constituent of the flora of this stream throughout the year. Hydrurus foetidus is prevalent in the creek in Huntington Canyon from late winter to early summer, …