Distribution and abundance of benthic organisms in the Sacramento River, California

Water-Resources Investigations Report 77-60
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Abstract

General comparisons were made between benthic organism samples collected in 1960-61 and 1972-73 from five sites in the Sacramento River between Red Bluff and Knights Landing, Calif. The composition of benthic organisms from both collection periods was similar. The 1972-73 data showed variable patterns in monthly changes at each site and downstream changes each month with number of organisms per square meter, number of taxa per square meter, and diversity index. Generally, the mean number of taxa per square meter and diversity index for all sampling periods were higher in the upper reach than the lower reach of the Sacramento River. (Woodard-USGS)
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Distribution and abundance of benthic organisms in the Sacramento River, California
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 77-60
DOI 10.3133/wri7760
Year Published 1977
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Description iv, 24 p.
Country United States
State California
Other Geospatial Sacramento River
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