Date of Award

Summer 1985

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Biological Sciences

Program/Concentration

Biology

Committee Director

Harold G. Marshall

Committee Member

William Dunstan

Committee Member

James F. Matta

Committee Member

Kneeland Nesius

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.B46 Z55

Abstract

The distribution and concentration of Ceratium species, between Cape Hatteras, North Carolina and Long Island, New York ls discussed in relation to specific physical factors and the development of a phytoplankton bloom. The progression of high Ceratium counts Is discussed for the Bight areas of New York, Delaware, and the Chesapeake Bay (April through June). The concentration of Ceratium species declined after June, with highest concentrations along the New York and Delaware coast-lines. Coastal regions (less than 12 km from shore) were associated with high concentrations of several species. Path and regression analysis were used to relate physical factors and cell concen­tration. Multiple regression analysis explained more variation in cell concentration than path analysis.

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DOI

10.25777/xgz8-4c39

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