The Distribution of Desmognathine Larvae (Amphibia: Plethodontidae) in Coal Surface Mine Impacted Streams of the Cumberland Plateau, USA
作者:
JamesA. Gore,
期刊:
Journal of Freshwater Ecology
(Taylor Available online 1983)
卷期:
Volume 2,
issue 1
页码: 13-23
ISSN:0270-5060
年代: 1983
DOI:10.1080/02705060.1983.9664572
出版商: Taylor & Francis Group
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
Hatchling desmognathine larvae and pre-metamorphic larvae ofDesmognathus fuscuswere found in 16 of 78 low order streams from coal surface mine impacted areas of the Cumberland Plateau. Although larvae were found to be surviving in a wide range of pH values, they were limited in range by high concentrations of dissolved solids (probably metal salts) in combination with acid conditions. The loss of shading (tree removal) resulted in increased turbidity and siltation which probably eliminated preferred habitat. I suggest that many species of the desmognathine complex, some of which are considered rare and protected, can be used as effective indicators of surface mine impacts, particularly heavy metal contamination and other effects associated with low pH conditions.
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