An Inquiry-Based Investigation of Freshwater Diatom Ecology

Jay Y. S. Hodgson; Kirk O. Barber; Christopher J. Hustead

doi:10.1525/abt.2016.78.8.664

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1 October 2016 An Inquiry-Based Investigation of Freshwater Diatom Ecology

Jay Y. S. Hodgson, Kirk O. Barber, Christopher J. Hustead

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The American Biology Teacher, 78(8):664-668 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2016.78.8.664

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Understanding habitat heterogeneity and habitat preference are central tenets of undergraduate ecology courses, but many urban campuses, particularly community colleges and others with large student enrollments, may lack the means for extensive field sampling and monitoring. We outline the use of diatoms living in decorative water fountains as a proxy for field sample collection, data analysis, and ecological interpretation. These methods are amenable to undergraduate laboratory courses and independent student research projects.

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Jay Y. S. Hodgson, Kirk O. Barber, and Christopher J. Hustead "An Inquiry-Based Investigation of Freshwater Diatom Ecology," The American Biology Teacher 78(8), 664-668, (1 October 2016). https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2016.78.8.664

Published: 1 October 2016

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