Morphological Deformities in Larvae of Procladius Skuse (Diptera: Chironomidae) and Their Biomonitoring Potential

W. F. Warwick

doi:10.1139/f89-162

journal article Jul 01, 1989

Morphological Deformities in Larvae of Procladius Skuse (Diptera: Chironomidae) and Their Biomonitoring Potential

W. F. Warwick

Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Vol. 46 No. 7 pp. 1255-1270 · Canadian Science Publishing

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Abstract

Morphological deformities in Procladius larvae from sites in eastern and western Canada are described and compared. A framework for categorizing deformities in individual head capsule structures is presented to serve as a basis for indexing the severity of individual deformities and, eventually, to provide a more accurate measure of community response to contaminants. Comparison of morphological responses between Chironomus and Procladius suggest that Procladius is the more tolerant of environmental contaminants. It is proposed to use these differences in response to extend the range over which contaminant concentrations can be monitored.

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Published: Jul 01, 1989
Vol/Issue: 46(7)
Pages: 1255-1270
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W. F. Warwick (1989). Morphological Deformities in Larvae of Procladius Skuse (Diptera: Chironomidae) and Their Biomonitoring Potential. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 46(7), 1255-1270. https://doi.org/10.1139/f89-162

Morphological Deformities in Larvae of Procladius Skuse (Diptera: Chironomidae) and Their Biomonitoring Potential

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