Stream insects use a variety of refuges to survive drought that vary in their vulnerability to water extraction. We surveyed drought refuges in 16 ephemeral streams with different flow regimes. Perennial sections were the most important drought refuge, but are the most likely to disappear when water is extracted.
History
Event
Royal Entomological Society. Symposium (2007 : Edinburgh, Scotland)
Pagination
19 - 19
Publisher
Royal Entomological Society
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Place of publication
Edinburgh, Scotland
Start date
2007-07-16
End date
2007-07-18
Language
eng
Publication classification
L3 Extract of paper (minor conferences)
Title of proceedings
ENTO 07 : Royal Entomological Society International Symposium : aquatic insects : challanges to populations