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The distribution of biota from some geothermally influenced standing waters in the Taupō Volcanic Zone

TR 2021/36

Report: TR 2021/36

Authors: Ian Duggan and Ian Boothroyd (National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA))

Abstract

This report discusses the occurrence and spatial dynamics of phytoplankton, zooplankton and macroinvertebrates from standing water bodies in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, a project jointly funded by Waikato Regional Council and NIWA.


The aims of this report are to:

  • describe the phytoplankton, zooplankton and macroinvertebrate communities in a variety of standing water geothermal habitats;
  • measure invertebrate community changes along geothermal stress gradients, and;
  • examine the significant habitat and environmental factors influencing the diversity and distribution of aquatic geothermal invertebrate communities.