Copy of author's previously published article inserted. / Bibliography: leaves 198-217. / 249 leaves : ill., maps ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This thesis explores the impact of sustained disturbances on the ecology of algal dominated biofilms in the Lower River Murray, South Australia. It focuses on the physical effects of regulation through changes to the light environment and water level regime, and the local effects of grazing. The nutritional signficance of biofilms for the abundant populations of prawns and shrimps in the Lower Murray is also examined. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Zoology, 1997?
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/260281 |
| Date | January 1997 |
| Creators | Burns, Adrienne, 1971- |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
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