Demonstrating the Ecosystem Effects of Armored Suckermouth Catfishes (Loricariidae): A Feasibility Study Using Mesocosms

Abstract

The purpose of this experiment was to design and evaluate an effective way to observe the environmental effects of Loricariidae, more commonly known as armored suckermouth catfishes, or simply suckermouth catfishes. The authors solution is to use mesocosms, medium-sized containers that replicate aquatic habitat. Another aspect of the experiment focuses on exploring which environmental receptors are directly affected by the presence of the suckermouth catfishes. The targeted receptors include water quality, periphyton, phytoplankton, macrophytes, and a native fish.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA590097

Entities

People

  • Jan J. Hoover
  • Jay A. Collins
  • Nicky M. Hahn

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ball Valves
  • Cells
  • Ecology
  • Ecosystems
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Filters
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Food
  • Fuel Filters
  • Habitats
  • High Density
  • Low Density
  • Plants
  • Vegetables
  • Water Quality

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design