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Table 1 Index showing the distribution and relative abundances (n) of algae groups in small and large artificial ponds

From: The effects of physicochemical variables and tadpole assemblages on microalgal communities in freshwater temporary ponds through an experimental approach

Types of classification

Large artificial ponds

Small artificial ponds

Taxonomic groups

Phytoplankton

Periphyton

Phytoplankton

Periphyton

Cyanophytes

+++

++

+++

+++

Cyanophytes

 

+

+

+++

Euglenophytes

 

+

+

+

Diatoms

 

+

+

+

Dinophytes

+

+

+

+

  1. +: n < 100 individuals.ml−1 for phytoplankton and n < 25 individuals.cm-2 for periphyton; ++: n = 100-200 individuals.ml−1 for phytoplankton and n = 25-50 individuals.cm-2 for periphyton; +++: n > 200 individuals.ml−1 for phytoplankton and n > 50 individuals.cm-2 for periphyton; empty cells: no individuals, no species.