Macroinvertebrate Assemblages along the Longitudinal Gradient of an Urban Palmiet River in Durban, South Africa

Macroinvertebrate Assemblages along the Longitudinal Gradient of an Urban Palmiet River in Durban, South Africa

Urban rivers are regarded as unnatural because they drain catchments characterized by impervious surfaces. The present study explored macroinvertebrate communities in relation to water and habitat quality along the longitudinal gradient of an urban Palmiet River in Durban, South Africa. Sampling was...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey Lebepe, Ntombifuthi Khumalo, Anele Mnguni, Sashin Pillay, Sphosakhe Mdluli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
urban river
water pollution
anthropogenic litter
integrated habitat assessment score
Amphipoda
Notonemouridae
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/5/705

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