Water quality measurements to predict macroinvertebrate diversity in piedmont aquatic habitats
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Cassandra L. MacCheyne (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Malcolm Schug
Abstract: Aquatic Ecosystems, while vital to everyday life, are threatened by anthropogenic activities and lack of management. Wetlands are a part of this, and recent research shows that they are of importance, but a large percentage has been lost over time. To mitigate this, research is being done in effectiveness of restoration/creation. Macroinvertebrates can help with identifying issues and assist in management. The piedmont region is lacking in research when it comes to Wetlands. To assist with this issue, I created prediction models for the EPT Orders utilizing historical data from the North Carolina Benthic Macroinvertebrate project and tested them for significance and correlation in R. Model testing showed that prediction modeling can be used to predict macroinvertebrate diversity in Wetlands though this predictability is moderate. Modeling also showed that Specific Conductivity having an effect on diversity.
Water quality measurements to predict macroinvertebrate diversity in piedmont aquatic habitats
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Created on 12/1/2023
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2023
- Keywords
- Macroinvertebrate, North Carolina, Piedmont, Prediction Modeling, Water Quality, Wetland
- Subjects
- Water quality $z North Carolina $x Measurement
- Aquatic invertebrate populations $z North Carolina
- Aquatic biodiversity $z North Carolina