Microchironomus deribae (Freeman, 1957) (Diptera, Chironomidae) in the Delta Region of the Netherlands
Krebs, B.P.M. (1979). Microchironomus deribae (Freeman, 1957) (Diptera, Chironomidae) in the Delta Region of the Netherlands. Hydrobiol. Bull. 13(2/3): 144-151
In: Hydrobiological Bulletin. Netherlands Hydrobiological Society: Amsterdam. ISSN 0165-1404; e-ISSN 2214-708X, more
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Cycles > Life cycle
Distribution > Geographical distribution
Ecology
Environments > Aquatic environment > Brackishwater environment
Life history
Chironomidae [WoRMS]; Diptera [WoRMS]; Insecta [WoRMS]; Microchironomus deribae (Freeman, 1957)
Brackish water |
| Abstract |
A study was made of the morphometry, distribution and life-history of M. Deribae. The species is a typical brackish water species in the Delta region with a preference for -mesohaline conditions. In other localities, known from the literature, far more saline environments may be tolerated. The larvae prefer shallow waters and a stiff bottom (clay and sand). The number of generations per year is 1 or 2. The winter generation preferably hibernates as third instar larvae. |
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