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  • Hubbard Brook Stream Ecology Record: Diatom Species Richness and Voucher Flora, 2018-2022
  • Sahlmann, Lindsey; University of Vermont
    Edlund, Mark; Science Museum of Minnesota
    Thellman, Audrey N; Duke University
    Solomon, Christopher T; Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
    Morales-Williams, Ana M; University of Vermont
    Keeton, William S; Professor; University of vermont
    Bowden, William B; University of Vermont
  • 2024-10-25
  • Sahlmann, L., M. Edlund, A.N. Thellman, C.T. Solomon, A.M. Morales-Williams, W.S. Keeton, and W.B. Bowden. 2024. Hubbard Brook Stream Ecology Record: Diatom Species Richness and Voucher Flora, 2018-2022 ver 1. Environmental Data Initiative. https://doi.org/DOI_PLACE_HOLDER (Accessed 2024-12-28).

  • This dataset contains species richness data for epiphytic diatom communities collected from weir ponds in seven headwater streams within the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest (HBEF) in New Hampshire between 2018 and 2021. Diatom samples were gathered using artificial bryophyte substrates, deployed in weir ponds to mimic natural diatom habitats. Species richness was quantified by identifying diatom taxa to the lowest possible taxonomic level, with 86 taxa spanning 43 genera recorded. This dataset represents the first comprehensive classification of diatom communities at HBEF, providing a baseline for future studies in this ecosystem. Environmental variables, including light availability, dissolved organic carbon, total dissolved nitrogen, and pH, were concurrently measured to assess their influence on diatom community composition. The light (lux) data used in this study is openly available in the EDI Data Portal at https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/0f40b75b299494d736645d940fa2b5a4. The chlorophyll-a data and analysis methodology are available at https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/7fa32d94240fc7780d62cb7e65eafdb2. Reach characteristics were sourced from the EDI Data Portal at https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/3e4b95149245341d522383bba51de7c7. This study provides valuable insights into the relationships between environmental factors and diatom diversity in northern hardwood forest streams, aiding ecological monitoring and bioindicator studies.

    These data were gathered as part of the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study (HBES). The HBES is a collaborative effort at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, which is operated and maintained by the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station.

  • Geographic Coordinates
    • N: 43.9594, S: 43.9521, E: -71.72589, W: -71.7309
    • N: 43.9603, S: 43.9534, E: -71.723, W: -71.7282
    • N: 43.9622, S: 43.9546, E: -71.7165, W: -71.725
    • N: 43.9584, S: 43.9498, E: -71.7251, W: -71.7367
    • N: 43.9572, S: 43.9489, E: -71.7312, W: -71.7394
    • N: 43.9571, S: 43.949996, E: -71.7352, W: -71.743
    • N: 43.9259, S: 43.916, E: -71.7423, W: -71.758
  • This information is released under the Creative Commons license - Attribution - CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). The consumer of these data ("Data User" herein) is required to cite it appropriately in any publication that results from its use. The Data User should realize that these data may be actively used by others for ongoing research and that coordination may be necessary to prevent duplicate publication. The Data User is urged to contact the authors of these data if any questions about methodology or results occur. Where appropriate, the Data User is encouraged to consider collaboration or co-authorship with the authors. The Data User should realize that misinterpretation of data may occur if used out of context of the original study. While substantial efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of data and associated documentation, complete accuracy of data sets cannot be guaranteed. All data are made available "as is." The Data User should be aware, however, that data are updated periodically and it is the responsibility of the Data User to check for new versions of the data. The data authors and the repository where these data were obtained shall not be liable for damages resulting from any use or misinterpretation of the data. Thank you.
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