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The Decomposition of Leaves in Streams : The Importance of Leaf Type and Macroinvertebrate “Shredders”
(2021-04)
Leaf detritus is an important energy source for streams. After initial decomposition by microorganisms, macroinvertebrates known as “shredders” feed on leaves and break them into small fragments. These fine particulates ...
Is it Raining Plastic? Microplastics in Lakes of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness : Tracing the Sources of Microplastics Pollution
(2021-04)
Microplastics are plastic particles < 5 mm that are known to have detrimental effects on the natural environment. Microplastics have been extensively studied at locations of high human impact, but their abundance and ...
Microplastic Accumulation in Freshwater Crayfish of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
(2021-04)
There has been growing global concern over microplastic pollution and accumulation and its impacts on ecological systems. Research has documented microplastic debris in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats worldwide. ...
Microplastic Abundance in Freshwater Biofilms : Human-Impact Effects
(2021-04)
Microplastics (MPs) are fragments of any type of plastic < 5 mm in size. Studies have looked at the environmental impact of MPs in marine and freshwater ecosystems, but no study has examined MPs within aquatic biofilms, ...
Lichen and Moss as Biomonitors of Microplastic Pollution in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
(2021-04)
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is known for its pristine lakes and natural beauty, but like all natural areas accessible to humans, this highly visited and beloved wilderness is contaminated with ...
Lichen and Moss as Biomonitors of Microplastic Pollution in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
(2021-04)
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is known for its pristine lakes and natural beauty, but like all natural areas accessible to humans, this highly visited and beloved wilderness is contaminated with ...
Microplastic pollution of Ulothrix Filamentous Algae in Western Lake Superior
(2022-04)
Lake Superior and the St. Louis River Estuary (SLRE) are important ecological and economical resources for the Upper Midwest as waterways, fisheries, and recreation destinations—however, these essential waterbodies may be ...
Effects of Crayfish Presence and Substrate Size on Benthic Populations in Little Niagara Creek
(2017-04-06)
A current concern for many freshwater bodies is the rising number of invasive Rusty Crayfish (Oroconectes rusticus) an aggressive species that can potentially harm the freshwater ecosystem they inhabit. This can be done ...
Distribution of Earthworms and Other Invertebrates on the Upper and Lower Terraces of Putnam Park
(2017-03-27)
The objective of our study was to identify the pattern of the
distribution of earthworms and ground-dwelling invertebrates on
the upper and the lower terraces of Putnam Park.
Factors Influencing Crayfish Distributions in Streams
(2018-02-09)
Crayfish are important to study because they are ecosystem engineers that are often an invasive species and that are pivotal in predator-prey interactions (Townsend 2004, Olden et al. 2005). Calcium levels along with ...