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Abstract
A study of diatoms species composition, associated with four ponds in Zaria, Northern Nigeria was carried out between November 2005–January 2006 and June–August 2006. Twenty three taxa of diatoms were recorded in the study. Multivariate analysis showed that there were significant positive and negative relationships (P < 0.05) between some physicochemical parameters and diatom species in these ponds. CCA results showed that Synedra and Actinocyclus were closely associated with TDS, DO and water hardness; Nitzschia, Frustulia, Navicula and Coscinodiscus with NO-N and alkalinity; and Cyclotella , Tabellaria and Achnanthes with phosphate phosphorus 3 levels.
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This research journal has been established by the Ecological Laboratory Unit of the University of Ghana, Accra to publish original papers, invited articles and book reviews in English on general ecology. Papers are peer reviewed by consulting editors. The journal is targeted at scientists, policy makers and the general public. The subject areas to be covered include the following: -Theoretical and Applied Ecology- Environmental Studies- Environmental Management- Population Studies- Sustainable use of Natural Resources- Atmospheric Science- Aquatic Sciences and Oceanography- Terrestrial Ecology- Soil Sciences- Human Settlements- Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Reduction- Sustainable Development- Traditional Knowledge on Biodiversity and its sustainable use- Application in Agriculture and Land Use- Health and Environmental Protection
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