Potential Influence of Suspended Sediments on the Population Dynamics and Behavior of Filter-Feeding <i>Brachycentrus occidentalis</i> (Trichoptera: Brachycentridae) Larvae in a Southeastern Minnesota, USA, Trout Stream
Suspended and deposited sediments in streams can interfere with filter-feeding caddisfly larvae by reducing feeding sites and feeding efficiency, potentially lowering the densities, growth rates, and secondary production of an important trout prey. We conducted field studies at multiple stream sites...
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MDPI AG
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Water |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/6/863 |