Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 21:49:45
Major
Biology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Winter 2016
Abstract
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are present in most freshwater ecosystems and are usually harmless. When these algae swell in numbers, they release harmful toxins that can be detrimental to animal and human health, and can destroy ecosystems. For this reason, many scientists and engineers have studied these harmful algal blooms in an attempt to predict, prevent, or control them to keep people and ecosystems safe. One of the variables in this investigation is the presence and quantity of zooplankton. These animals could play an important role in the prevalence of cyanobacteria, but more information is needed to determine what that relationship is. This paper aims to take a step toward understanding that relationship, by identifying and quantifying the types of zooplankton in three reservoirs in northeast Ohio.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Don Ott
First Reader
Dr. Theresa Cutright
Second Reader
Dr. Jordan Renna
Recommended Citation
Vigorito, Michael, "Identification and Quantification of Zooplankton in NE Ohio Drinking Water Reservoirs" (2016). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 415.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/415
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Biology Commons, Environmental Monitoring Commons, Laboratory and Basic Science Research Commons, Water Resource Management Commons