Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Semester of Degree Completion

1977

Thesis Director

John E. Ebinger

Abstract

Aquatic plant communities of east-central Illinois were studied during the late summers of 1971 and 1976. Frequencies, relative frequencies and frequency of dominance were calculated for the various taxa. At the pond level, changes in the flora over the 5-year span have taken place, usually consisting of the addition or subtraction of one species. Overall, however, it was found that the aquatic community has remained relatively static, as has the percentage of ponds lacking aquatic plants. Factors influencing distributions and sterility are discussed and it was concluded that all the factors play varying roles, but no one factor or combination of factors can be relied upon to determine distribution patterns. New county records for the east-central portion of the state are also recorded.

Download

Share

COinS