Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 1974
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biology
Committee Chair
Curt A. Wiberg
Second Committee Member
S. Smith
Third Committee Member
Robert Pacha
Abstract
This study was to determine if a significant difference exists between two types of artificial substrates used to measure the growth rate of periphyton in a warm spring. Chlorophyll was used as an indirect measure of biomass in comparing the substrates and estimating net primary production. A semi-quantitative algal survey was done for each of the sites sampled.
The study was carried out for one year and it was demonstrated that there was a statistically significant difference between the two substrates.
Recommended Citation
Faulconer, Leland C., "A Comparison of Two Artificial Substrates in the Determination of Net Primary Production" (1974). All Master's Theses. 2223.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/2223
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