Algae

The table below gives a short overview of the major taxonomic groups of aquatic algae sampled on cobble and terra cotta unglazed ceramic clay tile substrates from the P&G Experimental Stream Facility between 1989 - 2000. Most of the observed species are periphyton, algae that are associated with submerged surfaces.

Division	Number of Taxa
Cyanophyta	23
Chlorophyta	41
Chrysophyta	1
Bacillariophyta	402
Xanthophyta	1
Euglenophyta	3
Pyrrophyta	2
Rhodophyta	1
Total:	474

The following taxonomic experts worked with P&G staff in developing identifications of algae that were collected. Many example specimens are curated in the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. The following individuals were responsible for collections and identifications: S. Belanger, D. Lee and M. Nienaber (P&G); F. Acker (Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); special recognition goes to the laboratory of Dr. R. Lowe (Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio) and his graduate student corps during this time period.

Aquatic Invertebrates

The table below gives a short overview of the major taxonomic groups of aquatic invertebrates in bottom habitats, drift and emergence sampling from the Experimental Stream Facility between 1989 - 2000.

Non-Insect Taxa	Number of Taxa
Hydroid	1
Turbellara	1
Nemertea	1
Nematoda	1
Annelida	11
Crustacea	6
Acarina	1
Mollusca	18
Total:	40

Insecta	Number of Taxa
Collembolans	1
Ephemeroptera	59
Odonata	11
Plecoptera	15
Hemiptera	8
Megaloptera	7
Neuoptera	3
Trichoptera	86
Lepidoptera	2
Coleoptera	70
Diptera	316
Total:	577

Numerous taxonomic experts worked with P&G staff in developing identifications of organisms that were collected. Many example specimens are curated in the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia and the Ohio State Museum of Biological Diversity in Columbus, Ohio. The following individuals were responsible for collections and identifications: S. Belanger and J. Bowling (P&G); T. Cuffney (United States Geological Survey, Raleigh, North Carolina); D. Hart, K. Wolbach, J. Jackson and B. Sweeney (Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); D. McNew and P. Lewis (Great Lakes Environmental Center, Traverse City, Michigan); B. Armitage (Ohio Biological Survey and Midwest Biodiversity Institute, Columbus, Ohio).

Relevant Documents

For detailed listings of aquatic species in the ESF read the PDF-files listed below: