The Benthic Quality Index to Assess Water Quality of Lakes May Be Affected by Confounding Environmental Features

The Benthic Quality Index to Assess Water Quality of Lakes May Be Affected by Confounding Environmental Features

To assess if environmental differences other than water quality may affect the outcome of the Benthic Quality Index, a comparison of the application of four different methods (Benthic Quality Index—BQIES, Lake Habitat Modification Score—LHMS, Lake Habitat Quality Assessment—LHQA and Organisation for...

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Main Authors: Angela Boggero, Silvia Zaupa, Roberta Bettinetti, Marzia Ciampittiello, Diego Fontaneto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
grain-size
sediment
chemical analysis
macroinvertebrates
ecological status
Water Framework Directive
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/9/2519

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