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The grazing rate of Notholca squamula on Asterionella formosa has been estimated to be 3.2 cells per female per hour at 6°C and 11.5 cells per female per hour at 10°C.
Part of a dissertation for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the Council for National Academic Awards at Paisley College, Scotland, in conjunction with the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Edinburgh, Scotland. Supported by Research Training Grant from the Natural Environment Research Council.
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May, L. (1980). Studies on the Grazing Rate of Notholca Squamula Müller on Asterionella Formosa Hass. At Different Temperatures. In: Dumont, H.J., Green, J. (eds) Rotatoria. Developments in Hydrobiology, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-9209-2_15
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