Craspedacusta sowerbyi: northern extension of range in Michigan
Title | Craspedacusta sowerbyi: northern extension of range in Michigan |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1970 |
Authors | Smrchek JC |
Journal | Transactions of the American Microscopical Society |
Volume | 89 |
Pagination | 325-327 |
Keywords | WATER CHEMISTRY |
Abstract | Craspedacusta sowerbyi, the sole species of freshwater "jellyfish" was collected from Burt Lake, Michigan in August, 1969. This collection of three newly released medusae represents a range extension approximately 105 miles north of previously published state occurrences. Physicochemical, biological and limnological characteristics of the lake and collection area are discussed. |