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Potential implications of differential preservation of testate amoeba shells for paleoenvironmental reconstruction in peatlands 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
Edward A. D. Mitchell Richard J. Payne Mariusz Lamentowicz 《Journal of Paleolimnology》2008,40(2):603-618
Testate amoebae are now commonly used in paleoenvironmental studies but little is known of their taphonomy. There is some
experimental evidence for differential preservation of some testate amoeba shell types over others, but it is unclear what,
if any impact this has on palaeoenvironmental reconstruction. To investigate this issue we looked at palaeoecological evidence
for the preservation of different shell types. We then investigated the possible impact of selective preservation on quantitative
palaeoenvironmental inference. We first used existing palaeoecological data sets to assess the vertical patterns of relative
abundance in four testate amoeba shell types: (1) shells made of secreted biosilica plates (idiosomes, e.g. Euglypha), (2) idiosomes with thick organic coating (Assulina), (3) proteinaceous shells (e.g. Hyalosphenia), (4) shells built from recycled organic or mineral particles (xenosomes) (e.g. Difflugia, Centropyxis). In three diagrams a clear pattern of decay was only observed for the idiosome type. In order to assess the implications
of differential preservation of testate amoeba taxa for paleoenvironmental reconstruction we then carried out simulations
using three existing transfer functions and a wide range of scenarios, downweighting different test categories to represent
the impact of selective test decomposition. Simulation results showed that downweighting generally reduced overall model performance.
However downweighting a shell type only produced a consistent directional bias in inferred water table depth where that shell
type is both dominant and shows a clear preference along the ecological gradient. Applying a scenario derived from previous
experimental work did not lead to significant difference in inferred water table. Our results show that differential shell
preservation has little impact on paleohydrological reconstruction from Sphagnum-dominated peatlands. By contrast, for the minerotrophic peatlands data-set loss of idiosome tests leads to consistent underestimation
of water table depth. However there are few studies from fens and it is possible that idiosome tests are not always dominant,
and/or that differential decomposition is less marked than in Sphagnum peatlands. Further work is clearly needed to assess the potential of testate amoebae for paleoecological studies of minerotrophic
peatlands. 相似文献
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Mariusz Lamentowicz 《Journal of Paleolimnology》2010,43(3):499-511
Our palaeoecological study covers 73 years of history (1929–2002) of a kettle hole peatland inundated by water from a nearby,
dammed lake. Testate amoebae, pollen and non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs) were used to track the shift to wetter conditions
in the peatland. Lead-210 was used to try and construct the chronology. We investigated how peatland testate amoebae communities
changed since the damming of a nearby river. Furthermore, we evaluated how rapidly local vegetation responded to the increase
in wetness, and how vegetation changes correlated with shifts in testate amoebae and NPPs. The Mukrza kettle hole provided
palaeoecological evidence of trophic state and hydrological changes since the lake filled with water in 1929. Three stages
of development were revealed. The first two were associated with initial inundation, and the third was related to Sphagnum expansion and acidification. Quantitative reconstruction of groundwater level and pH, inferred using testate amoebae, confirmed
our hypotheses about changes in hydrology and trophic state. Subfossil desmid remains lend qualitative support to the reconstruction.
The ecology of several testate amoeba taxa is discussed in the context of succession and population establishment. There was
complete species replacement since the time of inundation. Our investigation has two important applied aspects: (1) it enables
prediction of the response of peatlands to a rise in water table on restored sites; and (2) it provides analogues for palaeoclimatological
studies. The history of the Mukrza mire is an example of how palaeoecological studies can be used to assess the degree of
change in peatlands transformed by human activities. 相似文献
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C. Schnitchen D. J. Charman E. Magyari M. Braun I. Grigorszky B. Tóthmérész M. Molnár Zs. Szántó 《Journal of Paleolimnology》2006,36(1):1-17
Peatlands offer the potential for high resolution records of water balance over Holocene timescales, yet this potential is
under-exploited in many areas of the world. Within Europe, peatlands are mostly confined to areas north of 55° N, but several
areas of southern and eastern Europe contain small peatlands which may be suitable for palaeoclimatic reconstruction. In this
paper we test the potential of peatlands in the Carpathian region for deriving quantified estimates of water table changes
using testate amoebae analysis. A training set for palaeohydrological reconstruction from testate amoebae assemblages was
obtained by collecting surface samples from 13 peatlands, including 9 from Hungary and 4 from Transylvania (Romania). Using
a simple measure of mean annual water tables estimated from staining of PVC tape, we found that some peatlands were heavily
influenced by runoff and groundwater, and were therefore not suitable as modern analogues of ombrotrophic climatically sensitive
sites. The relationship between the testate amoebae assemblages in the modern samples and the environmental variables was
explored using CCA. The CCA biplot showed that the most important variables are depth to water table and moisture content,
confirming that hydrology is a key control on taxon distribution. pH was a secondary gradient. A transfer function for % moisture
and depth to water table was established and applied to fossil assemblages from a sequence from Fenyves-tető, Transylvania,
Romania. The reconstructed water table shows a number of variations which have parallels with other palaeoclimatic records
from Europe and the North Atlantic prominent phases of higher water tables are associated with the periods 8000–8300 cal BP,
3000–2500 cal BP and after 600 cal BP. We suggest that these were periods of particular intensification of westerly airflow
which affected eastern Europe as well as western and central Europe. 相似文献
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Yangmin Qin Edward A. D. Mitchell Mariusz Lamentowicz Richard J. Payne Enrique Lara Yansheng Gu Xianyu Huang Hongmei Wang 《Journal of Paleolimnology》2013,50(3):319-330
Testate amoebae are a diverse and abundant group of protozoa that constitute a large proportion of biomass in many ecosystems and probably fill important roles in ecosystem function. These microorganisms have attracted the interest of paleoecologists because the preserved shells of testate amoebae and their known hydrological preferences enable reconstruction of past hydrological change. In ombrotrophic peatlands, surface wetness reflects hydroclimate, so testate amoebae can play an important role in reconstruction of Holocene climate change. Previous studies, however, have been geographically restricted, mostly to North America and Europe. We studied the ecology of testate amoebae in peatlands from central China in relation to hydrology, pH and metal concentrations. We found that testate amoeba community structure was correlated with depth to water table (DWT) and that the hydrological preferences of species generally matched those of previous studies. We developed a weighted average DWT transfer function that enables prediction of water table depth with a cross-validated mean error of <5 cm. Our results demonstrate the potential for using testate amoebae to reconstruct paleohydrology in China. Such studies could contribute to our understanding of Holocene climate changes in China, particularly regarding past Asian monsoon activity. 相似文献
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Testate amoebae are informative about palaeoecological conditions, but the methods generally used for their analyses in lake
sediments differ from those used for their analyses in peats, making comparisons difficult. This study examines how filter
mesh size and total number of individuals counted affect species richness, Shannon diversity, equitability, density and assemblage
structure. We analysed the complete testate amoeba contents of six sediment samples from Lake Lautrey, France. The abundance
of testate amoebae was high (1,403–10,870 shells cm−3), and species smaller than 63 μm in both length and width represented up to 89% of total abundance and 43% of species richness.
A simulation showed that using 47- or 63-μm mesh-size filters reduced inter-sample differences and changed the patterns of
abundance, species richness and assemblage structure, causing loss of information and leading to potential erroneous palaeoecological
interpretation. Rarefaction analyses suggest that although 170 shells are sufficient to assess the general structure of assemblages,
such small sample sizes can underestimate species richness by overlooking taxa with relative abundances <4%. Total counts
of 400 shells yield better estimates of assemblage structure and recover at least 50% of total species richness, although
species with absolute frequencies below 2% may still be missed. Higher counts are required to obtain reliable estimates of
species richness and assemblage structure in samples that have high testate amoeba densities but are dominated by a few small
taxa. Further studies should determine the bioindicator value and functional roles of small and/or rare species in lakes and
thus to what extent overlooking them affects palaeoecological interpretations. 相似文献
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France Oris Mariusz Lamentowicz Aurélie Genries Brice Mourier Olivier Blarquez Adam A. Ali Laurent Bremond Christopher Carcaillet 《Journal of Paleolimnology》2013,49(4):633-646
Testate amoebae that inhabit peat are sensitive indicators of water table position. In this study, we used testate amoebae in sediments from a mire in the western Alps (Lac du Thyl) to: (1) reconstruct the hydrology of the site over the last 7,000 years, (2) determine how hydrological changes affected testate amoebae diversity and (3) infer past trophic state shifts. The study site is located in one of the driest valleys of the Alps and is thus very sensitive to hydrological changes. Our study revealed that the water table depth increased (dry conditions) between 5,800 and 4,000 cal year BP. This triggered establishment of a Sphagnum-type peat and acidic conditions from 5,700 to 4,000 cal year BP. These processes were independent of ongoing transformations of the terrestrial vegetation and soil in the catchment area. After 1,690 cal year BP, the depth to the water table decreased (wetter conditions) and a minerotrophic fen developed. At the same time, the diversity of testate amoebae increased, probably as a result of deforestation that supported the expansion of grassland. Climate and land use were apparently more important factors controlling the lake hydrology than were changes in vegetation and soil in the catchment. Testate amoebae diversity was linked to land cover. Changes in pH were controlled indirectly by external forcing (climate), but more directly by fluctuations in the level of the water table (internal forcing) and autogenous expansion of Sphagnum. 相似文献
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The environmental controls on modern peatland testate amoebae (Protozoa: Rhizopoda) in the North of Ireland were investigated
to assess the potential for Holocene palaeoclimate research within this region. Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) revealed
that hydrological factors (water table depth and moisture content) are the most important abiotic controls on organism distribution.
A series of partial CCAs showed that water table depth explains 15.8% and moisture content explains 5.5% of the total variance.
Monte-Carlo permutation tests showed that the results are highly significant (p < 0.002; p < 0.040 respectively). Transfer functions were generated for water table depth using weighted averaging tolerance downweighted
(WA-Tol) regression and for moisture content using weighted averaging partial least squares regression (WA-PLS). The performance
of the models was assessed using leave-one-out cross-validation (jacknifing). After removal of outlier samples, the improved
transfer functions were found to perform well with an r
jack2 and root mean square error of predictionjack of 0.83, 4.99 cm for water table depth and 0.76, 4.60% for moisture content respectively. The water table transfer function
was applied to a fossil peat sequence from this region and reconstruction errors were generated by 1,000 bootstrap cycles.
The water table reconstruction was also carried out using an established pan-European transfer function and was found to be
similar to that based on the North of Ireland dataset. This demonstrates the persistent and comparable control of hydrological
variables on the distribution of testate amoebae taxa across Europe and implies that regional training sets can suffice as
long as no-analogue situations are not encountered.
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G. T. SwindlesEmail: |
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How many is enough? Determining optimal count totals for ecological and palaeoecological studies of testate amoebae 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
Testate amoebae are increasingly used in ecological and palaeoecological studies of wetlands. To characterise the amoeba community
a certain number of individuals need to be counted under the microscope. To date, most studies have aimed for 150 individuals,
but that sample size is not based on adequate evidence. When testate amoeba concentrations are low, it can be difficult or
impossible to reach this total. The impacts of lower count totals have never been seriously scrutinised. We investigated the
impact of count size on number of taxa identified, quantitative inferences of environmental variables and the strength of
the links between amoebae and environmental data in the context of predicting depth to water table. Low counts were simulated
by random selection of individuals from four existing datasets. Results show progressively diminishing returns by all criteria
as count size increases from low numbers to counts of 150. A higher count is required to identify all taxa than to adequately
characterise the community for transfer function inference. We suggest that in most cases, it will be a more efficient use
of time to count a greater number of samples to a lower count. While a count of 50 individuals may be sufficient for some
samples from some sites we recommend that counts of 100 individuals should be sufficient for most samples. Counts need only
be increased to 150 or more where the aim is to identify relatively minor, but still potentially ecologically relevant community
changes. This approach will help reduce lack of replication and low resolution, which are common limitations in testate amoeba-based
palaeoecological and ecological studies. 相似文献
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Holocene fossil shells of the rotifer, Habrotrocha angusticollus (Bdelloidea: Rotifera) is reported from two peatlands in northern Ontario, Canada. H. angusticollis is a common component of the microfauna in Sphagnum peatlands and other wet mossy habitats. Our knowledge of the distribution and ecology of H. angusticollis is limited and this paper is the first detailed report of the shells as fossils in North America. Fossil shells of H. angusticollis may prove to be a valuable paleoecological indicator in peat deposits once Quaternary paleoecologists learn to recognize them and neoecologists extend their surveys to peatlands. 相似文献
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Jaime Escobar Mark Brenner Thomas J. Whitmore William F. Kenney Jason H. Curtis 《Journal of Paleolimnology》2008,40(2):715-731
Fifty-seven surface sediment samples from 35 Florida lakes were collected to study testate amoebae. Seven genera, 17 species,
and 28 strains were identified in the 46 sediment samples from 31 lakes that contained testate rhizopods. Seven species accounted
for ≥90% of the individuals in all samples. Sediment total phosphorus (TPsed), organic matter (OM), and total carbon:total
nitrogen ratio (TC:TN) were measured to assess the effect of these variables on thecamoebian assemblages. OM content was the
only sediment variable that influenced presence/absence of thecamoebians. Samples with <5% OM contained no thecamoebians.
Lakes with multiple surface sediment samples showed high Morisita–Horn similarity values (0.74–0.99), indicating that all
sites at which samples were collected in a lake provided representative thecamoebian assemblages. No relationship was observed
between thecamoebian diversity indices and sediment variables. Lake trophic state and pH were examined to explore potential
water column influences on thecamoebian communities. Highest thecamoebian diversity indices were found in mesotrophic to eutrophic
lakes with pH near 8.0. These results suggest that water column conditions have a greater influence on thecamoebian assemblages
than do sediment variables. We used multivariate analysis to evaluate the relations between water quality variables and testate
rhizopod assemblages. Canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) showed that alkalinity and pH are the water column variables
that most influence the relative abundance of species. Thecamoebians thus hold promise as bioindicators of acidification in
Florida lakes. Thecamoebian remains in lake sediment cores should be useful to infer past anthropogenic shifts in lake pH. 相似文献
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Mollusc assemblages were studied in two marl deposits at Kitchener and Cambridge, in southwestern Ontario. Lacking datable terrestrial plant material, a chronology was determined by pollen analysis. Similarities in mollusc assemblages and changes allowed five equivalent mollusc assemblage zones to be identified in the two deposits, spanning approximately 12 to 7 ka. In total, 34 mollusc taxa were identified, with 19 common to both sites. Overall, the most abundant taxa were Valvata spp., Gyraulus parvus, Pisidium casertanum, and P. ferrugineum. Terrestrial molluscs (four taxa) were rare. Overall, cool, shallow water with abundant vegetation and quiet conditions were indicated. At around 9 ka, a marked decrease in mollusc abundance and diversity, but relatively stable percentages, is noted at both sites. We speculate this was caused by an increase in sedimentation rate, perhaps caused by a brief warming.Inconsistencies in assemblages at marl sites may be partly attributable to sampling, but a chance factor in dispersal is also suggested. A minimum of two sampling sites at a given sedimentation basin, nearshore and mid-basin, are recommended to maximize assessment of assemblages. More detailed data from living molluscs are needed to enhance paleoenvironmental interpretations. 相似文献
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A study on the taphonomy of Cladocera was carried out in a small (9 ha), oligotrophic mountain loch, Loch Coire Fionnaraich
(LCFR) in northwest Scotland. Four approaches were used. First, the fossil assemblage of Cladocera in the core-top sample
taken from the deepest basin (14 m) of the loch were compared with the fossil assemblages of Cladocera in surface sediments
along eight depth transects with samples taken at 2, 5, 8 and 11 m, respectively. The results of the deposition of remains
of individual Cladocera and of the PCA ordination showed that littoral Cladocera were dominant in the 2 m-depth samples, while
the planktonic Cladocera dominated the deeper water (8, 11 m and core-top) samples. Second, the fossil assemblages of Cladocera
in the core-top sample were compared with the assemblages in a sediment trap sample. The core-top sample showed a better representation
of the cladoceran taxa present in the loch than the trap sample, but rare taxa were missing in the core sample. Third, the
fossil assemblages of Cladocera in the core sample were compared with the contemporary assemblages in the source samples derived
from seasonal sampling across all habitats (macrophyte, sand, boulder) over 2 years. Only a small proportion of Cladocera
in the source samples was represented by the fossil assemblages in the core sample. Finally, ‘integrated’ approach samples
(spatial, trap, source and core together) were compared using PCA. The Cladocera in the core-top sample were closely related
to the trap and surface sediment samples, but weakly related to the source samples. The overall results indicate that biases
may occur whilst reconstructing the past environmental change based on the fossil assemblages of Cladocera in the core sample
taken from the deepest basin of the lake. 相似文献
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Barry B. Miller Allan F. Schneider Alison J. Smith Donald F. Palmer 《Journal of Paleolimnology》2000,23(2):175-183
Europe Lake occupies a small, closed, basin that would have been an embayment in Lake Michigan during the high water level events in the larger lake. Cores recovered from the lake reveal late Holocene water level fluctuations in the basin that are inferred from changes in taxa and abundance of molluscs, ostracodes, magnetic susceptibility, organic carbon, and oxygen isotopes.Non-glacial, Holocene lacustrine/paludal sedimentation in this portion of the Europe Lake basin started after 6600 RCYBP and was probably initiated by a rise in the water table of the deep bedrock aquifer, during the Nipissing transgression in Lake Michigan. Isotopically light ground water from this source was probably a major contributor during this phase to the negative 18O spikes in Valvata tricarinata and Amnicola limosa.The start of stable lacustrine conditions is marked by maximum diversity of ostracode and mollusc taxa and a shift toward much more positive 18O values. The Europe Lake basin at this time became an embayment of Lake Michigan. This event was probably coeval with the peak of the Nipissing transgression, when the water plane reached an altitude of about 183 m.The isolation of Europe Lake from Lake Michigan started at about 2390 RCYBP and is probably due to a drop in water level in Lake Michigan and/or to isostatic uplift of the Door Peninsula. Since isolation from Lake Michigan, water levels in Europe lake have been controlled primarily by fluctuations in local precipitation, evaporation and ground water discharge. 相似文献
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The Holocene sedimentary diatom record from Otasan Lake, Alberta, has been analyzed to determine the development of this presently slightly acidic lake. The changes in the lake have been linked to the development of the Sphagnum-dominated catchment. Analysis of the stratigraphic data revealed four distinct zones. The lake record began ca. 8200 yrs BP with a benthic and alkaline diatom assemblage dominated by Ellerbeckia arenaria (Moore) Crawford. At ca. 7300 yrs BP planktonic species began to increase and dominate indicating increased water levels, decreased turbidity, and increased nutrient levels. Throughout the Holocene the peatland in the catchment encroached toward the modern lake margin and by ca. 5000 yrs BP lake acidity had changed sufficiently such that acidic diatom species dominated. Tabellaria flocculosa (Roth) Kütz.v. flocculosa Strain IIIp sensu Koppen dominated the record from ca. 5000 to ca. 3100 yrs BP. The lowest lake water pH was inferred for this zone. From ca. 3100 yrs BP to the present Fragilaria species, primarily F. construens v. venter (Ehr.) Hustedt, dominated the diatom assemblage. Diatom productivity and inferred pH were interpreted as stable. From correspondence analysis of the fossil samples, and from species assemblages, underlying gradients of pH, nutrient level, and water depth were inferred. The change from alkaline to slightly acidic conditions took place between ca. 8200 and ca. 5000 yrs BP. From ca. 3000 yrs BP to the present, lake water pH has remained fairly constant. Nutrient levels and water depth were inferred to have altered together. After ca. 8200 yrs BP, nutrients and water level began to increase until ca. 6000 yrs BP. Then, there was a gradual decline in these variables over the most acidic zone until ca. 3000 yrs BP, after which they, too, have remained fairly constant. Dominant Boreal Upland Vegetation was established by ca. 7200 yrs BP, and it was inferred that dominant climate patterns had been established at that time, but small changes in climate have occurred and the landscape in northeastern Alberta has only been stable for the last 3000 years. 相似文献
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Robert L. Ellison 《Journal of Paleolimnology》1995,13(1):51-63
Tests of testate amoebae extracted from samples of bottom sediments from 33 tarns in the English Lake District reveal a relationship between their distribution and physical-chemical parameters of the tarn waters.Nebela and several species ofDifflugia appear to prefer more acidic conditions, i.e., pH less than 6.2, while others such asCentropyxis, Lesquereusia and some species ofCyclopyxis andDifflugia are more common in lakes with pH's above that value.Using these data, and inferring rates of sedimentation from the densities of tests found in a 6-m core, a paleolimnological history for the past 11 000 years is presented for Ullswater (English Lake District). The record of testate amoebae, beginning shortly after deglaciation, depicts an uneven increase in acidity and a history of episodes of rapid and slow deposition that correlate reasonably well with paleoclimatological changes and anthropogenic alterations in the catchment. 相似文献
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A. İdil Çakıroğlu Ü. Nihan Tavşanoğlu Eti E. Levi Thomas A. Davidson Tuba Bucak Arda Özen Gürçay K. Akyıldız Erik Jeppesen Meryem Beklioğlu 《Journal of Paleolimnology》2014,52(4):367-383
Cladocerans are valuable indicators of environmental change in lakes. Their fossils provide information on past changes in lake environments. However, few studies have quantitatively examined the relationships between contemporary and sub-fossil cladoceran assemblages and no investigations are available from Mediterranean lakes where salinity, eutrophication and top-down control of large-bodied cladocerans are known to be important. Here we compared contemporary Cladocera assemblages, sampled in summer, from both littoral and pelagic zones, with their sub-fossil remains from surface sediment samples from 40 Turkish, mainly shallow, lakes. A total of 20 and 27 taxa were recorded in the contemporary and surface sediment samples, respectively. Procrustes rotation was applied to both the principal components analysis (PCA) and redundancy analysis (RDA) ordinations in order to explore the relationship between the cladoceran community and the environmental variables. Procrustes rotation analysis based on PCA showed a significant accord between both littoral and combined pelagic–littoral contemporary and sedimentary assemblages. RDA ordinations indicated that a similar proportion of variance was explained by environmental variation for the contemporary and fossil Cladocera data. Total phosphorus and salinity were significant explanatory variables for the contemporary assemblage, whereas salinity emerged as the only significant variable for the sedimentary assemblage. The residuals from the Procrustes rotation identified a number of lakes with a high degree of dissimilarity between modern and sub-fossil assemblages. Analysis showed that high salinity, deep water and high macrophyte abundance were linked to a lower accord between contemporary and sedimentary assemblages. This low accord was, generally the result of poor representation of some salinity tolerant, pelagic and macrophyte-associated taxa in the contemporary samples. This study provides further confirmation that there is a robust relationship between samples of modern cladoceran assemblages and their sedimentary remains. Thus, sub-fossil cladoceran assemblages from sediment cores can be used with confidence to track long-term changes in this environmentally sensitive group and in Mediterranean lakes, subjected to large inter-annual variation in water level, salinity and nutrients. 相似文献
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Inferences of past climate from the fossil record in lakes rely on the accurate quantification of a relationship of fossilizing organisms to their environment. Whereas the relationship of diatoms to water chemistry parameters has been modeled in many systems, few studies adequately address the relationship of diatoms to physical properties, such as water depth or hydrology, that may be more directly tied to climate. We examined the composition of modern diatoms in surface sediments of 75 isolated ponds (mostly Carolina bays) of the Atlantic Coastal Plain to: (1) assess the influence of physical and chemical variables on the distribution of diatoms among ponds of the region, and (2) develop a model that predicts hydroperiod (a measure of pond permanence) from diatom assemblages. We constructed two hydroperiod calibration models: the first infers hydroperiod from the weighted-average optima and tolerances of taxa along the hydroperiod gradient, the second bases inferences on the hydroperiod estimates of compositionally similar samples. Both approaches incorporate a-priori and post-hoc tests of assumptions often inherent in the construction of transfer functions. Diatom assemblage composition had strong, approximately linear relationships to hydroperiod, water depth, and calcium concentration in non-metric multidimensional ordination space; effects of other variables, including pH, were non-linear or ambiguous. Overall, the assemblages reflected the dilute, acidic chemical characteristics of bays. The assemblages contained differing abundances of euterrestrial, benthic and planktonic taxa, depending on a pond's susceptibility to drying. A weighted-averaging regression model based on taxon-specific hydroperiod optima generated adequate, unbiased hydroperiod inferences from diatom species composition (r2 = 0.81). This model may be used to infer past drought episodes from fossil diatom assemblages at appropriate sites on the Atlantic Coastal Plain. 相似文献
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Surficial sediments of three northern Egyptian lakes (Manzala, Burullus and Edku) show differences in diatom assemblages deposited in different sites of these lakes. A total of 172 species and varieties belonging to 58 genera were identified and counted from 62 samples. Of these, 163 diatom taxa were recorded from Manzala Lake sediments, 147 taxa were found in Burullus Lake sediments, and 117 taxa were identified in Edku Lake sediments. The considerable variation in the composition and distribution of the diatom assemblages among these lakes was mainly related to differences in the water quality, salinity, the concentration of nutrients and climatic changes. The planktonic diatom Cyclotella meneghiniana was dominant in the majority of the samples from Manzala Lake, but dominant in only a few samples from the middle parts of Burullus and Edku lakes. The non-planktonic epiphytic taxa Cocconeis placentula and Epithemia sorex were the subdominant species in the surface sediments, especially in shallow and marginal parts of the lakes. Multivariate statistical techniques (hierarchical ascending clustering and canonical correspondence analysis) were used to identify ecological groups of diatoms and to investigate which environmental variables were important in explaining the variation between these groups. Eight ecological groups containing distinctive diatom assemblages reflect current environmental conditions; especially saltwater intrusion in the north and nutrient-rich freshwater in the south. 相似文献
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Diatom assemblages and water depth in Lake 239 (Experimental Lakes Area,Ontario): implications for paleoclimatic studies 总被引:3,自引:0,他引:3
Diatom assemblages in surface sediments were sampled along three transects in Lake 239, from the Experimental Lakes Area (NW Ontario), and analyzed in order to explore the relationship between modern species distributions and water depth. Approximately 170 diatom species were identified in surficial sediments at lake depths from 2 to 30 m. The species composition varied with sample depth but remained highly similar across all three transects. The main patterns of variation in the diatom assemblages across transects, derived from a detrended correspondence analysis (DCA), showed that assemblages were highly correlated (r = 0.97 to 0.98). At depths > 8 m the pattern of predominantly benthic composition changed to a planktonic assemblage dominated by Cyclotella stelligera. This depth currently corresponds to the depth of 1% light penetration as assessed from extinction coefficient measurements. Diatom species diversity increases with the switch to the near-shore benthic taxa in all three transects. Additionally, there is a large decrease in the ratio of chrysophyte scales to diatoms at depths < 8 m. Light transmission data from wet and dry periods over the last 35 years suggests that during dry periods the extent of the littoral zone should change by over 2 m. We suggest that cores along a transect from 8 to 14 m should provide a highly sensitive location for detailed paleoclimatic study. 相似文献
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Donna R. Francis 《Journal of Paleolimnology》2001,25(3):351-365
A multiproxy paleolimnological study of Douglas Lake, Michigan, was undertaken to elucidate the history of productivity and oxygen depletion in three basins of this multi-depression lake. Indicators investigated in three dated cores included chlorophyll a, Fe and Mn stratigraphy, and fossil chironomid assemblages. The coring sites were chosen to correspond to modern studies of oxygen depletion rates, and to determine if conclusions reached in these studies were supported by paleolimnological evidence. Stratigraphies of chlorophyll a, Fe and Mn indicate that two of the basins, South Fishtail Bay and Fairy Island, have been eutrophic and anoxic for a long period of time, predating European settlement. The third basin, Grapevine Point, has been consistently less productive, and had less severe oxygen depletion. Results of the chironomid analysis agree with these conclusions, including a change from mesotrophic to eutrophic indicator taxa in the Grapevine Point basin. All three cores show evidence of increasing trophic state in the most recent sediments, supporting some of the conclusions reached in the modern studies. It is also demonstrated that deforestation of the watershed had profound effects on littoral chironomid assemblages. Paleolimnological investigations also demonstrated the individual nature of the separate basins in Douglas Lake. 相似文献