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  2. Microbial Colonization of Limnephilid Caddisfly Larvae Cases
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Abstract

Colonization of organic limnephilid, (Limnephilinae, Pycnopsyche sp. caddisfly larvae cases by bacteria was examined in a coastal plain stream in South Carolina [USA]. Bacterial densities were higher on cases than on leaves in packs in any phase of decomposition. The presence of the caddisfly is thought to facilitate the bacterial density. Microbial decomposition of cases may be an important factor in the selection of case material and in the switching from organic to inorganic materials.
Format
Article
Publication Date
1989-01-01
Publication Title
Archiv für Hydrobiologie
Volume
116
Issue
1
First Page
81
Last Page
84
Keywords
Subject
Community
Department of Biological Sciences
Permalink https://oaks.kent.edu/bscipubs/114
Leff, L., & McArthur, J. (1989). Microbial Colonization of Limnephilid Caddisfly Larvae Cases (1–). Archiv für Hydrobiologie. https://oaks.kent.edu/node/583
Leff, Laura, and J. McArthur. 1989. “Microbial Colonization of Limnephilid Caddisfly Larvae Cases”. Archiv für Hydrobiologie. https://oaks.kent.edu/node/583.
Leff, Laura, and J. McArthur. Microbial Colonization of Limnephilid Caddisfly Larvae Cases. Archiv für Hydrobiologie, 1 Jan. 1989, https://oaks.kent.edu/node/583.