THE ROLE OF Anodonta sp. IN ORGANIC MATTER DESTRUCTION, IN VARIOUS ZONES OF THE CHANNELS OF KONIŃSKIE LAKES SYSTEM

Olga O. Sinicyna; Aleksander A. Protasov; Siergiej A. Afanasjev; Jacek Tunowski; Bogusław Zdanowski

Olga O. Sinicyna
Aleksander A. Protasov
Siergiej A. Afanasjev
Jacek Tunowski
Bogusław Zdanowski

Keywords: HEATED WATER, ZOOPERYPHITON, BENTHOS, Dreissena polymorpha (Pall.), Anodonta sp., DESTRUCTION

Abstract

Biotope conditions and abundance of benthic organisms in the channels were studied. Oxygen consumption was measured in situ, as well as organic matter assimilation, and water filtration rate. The role of large Chinese Anodonta sp. and Dreissena polymorpha in self-purification of the lakes was evaluated.