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Ecological parameter: temperature preferenceParameter group: habitat preference parameters
Explanation:
Temperature preference describes the water temperature preference of a species and is defined as the maximal morning water temperature in summer and mean maximum in summer, respectively. There are 5 categories for temperature preference.
Classification system: 10 point assignment system
Abbreviations:
Category name | Abbreviation | Explanation |
---|---|---|
very cold | vco | < 6°C |
cold | cod | < 10°C |
moderate | mod | < 18°C |
warm | war | >= 18°C |
eurytherm | eut | no specific preference |
Taxagroup | Number of assigned taxa / total number of taxa - percentage |
---|---|
Ephemeroptera | 124 / 344 - 36% |
Plecoptera | 197 / 571 - 34.5% |
Trichoptera | 74 / 1428 - 5.1% |
Chironomidae | 194 / 1278 - 15.1% |