Terrestrial Spider Response to Logjam Mediated Influences
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Date
2012-04Author
Wojan, Christopher
Devoe, Aaron
Advisor(s)
Merten, Eric
Wellnitz, Todd A.
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Spiders in riparian zones, or the areas adjacent to streams, are known to increase in population
density with increased aquatic insect emergence
(Kato et al. 2003). Logjams, or woody accumulations in streams, can retain organic
materials and increase habitat complexity, thus increasing macroinvertebrate production (Wallace et al. 1995). This study looked at whether increased aquatic insect emergence found at a
logjam would increase nearby spider density.
Subject
Spiders--Ecology
Insects--Effect of water quality on
Wood--Biodegradation--Environmental aspects
Stream ecology
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