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NEON aquatic biology collection provisional data 2019-2021 (DP1.20120.001, DP1.20166.001, DP1.20219.001)

General Information
Data Package:
Local Identifier:edi.569.1
Title:NEON aquatic biology collection provisional data 2019-2021 (DP1.20120.001, DP1.20166.001, DP1.20219.001)
Alternate Identifier:DOI PLACE HOLDER
Abstract:

NEON field and taxonomic and abundance data for the periphyton (DP1.20166.001), macroinvertebrate (DP1.20120.001), and zooplankton (DP1.20219.001) collection were downloaded from the NEON data portal. Provisional data, not included in the 2021 data release, are included in this upload. Data are from all 34 aquatic sites across the network. Data are from NEON sources only. NEON is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated under cooperative agreement by Battelle. This material is based in part upon work supported by NSF through the NEON Program.

NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network). Periphyton, seston, and phytoplankton collection (DP1.20166.001). https://data.neonscience.org (accessed October 6, 2021)

NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network). Macroinvertebrate collection (DP1.20120.001). https://data.neonscience.org (accessed October 6, 2021)

NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network). Zooplankton collection (DP1.20219.001). https://data.neonscience.org (accessed October 6, 2021)

Publication Date:2021-11-30
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Time Period
Begin:
2019-01-01
End:
2021-10-01

People and Organizations
Contact:Parker, Stephanie M. (National Ecological Observatory Network, Aquatic ecologist) [  email ]
Creator:Parker, Stephanie  M. (National Ecological Observatory Network, Aquatic ecologist)
Creator:Utz, Ryan M. 
Organization:National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)

Data Entities
Data Table Name:
NEON_algae_field_data_provisional_ParkerUtz2021
Description:
DP1.20163.001 NEON provisional algae field data used in Parker and Utz 2021, submitted to MEE
Data Table Name:
NEON_algae_taxonomy_data_provisional_ParkerUtz2021
Description:
DP1.20163.001 NEON provisional algae taxonomy data used in Parker and Utz 2021, submitted to MEE
Data Table Name:
NEON_macroinvertebrate_field_data_provisional_ParkerUtz2021
Description:
DP1.20120.001 NEON provisional macroinvertebrate field data used in Parker and Utz 2021, submitted to MEE
Data Table Name:
NEON_macroinvertebrate_taxonomy_data_provisional_ParkerUtz2021
Description:
DP1.20120.001 NEON provisional macroinvertebrate taxonomy data used in Parker and Utz 2021, submitted to MEE
Data Table Name:
NEON_zooplankton_field_data_provisional_ParkerUtz2021
Description:
DP1.20219.001 NEON provisional zooplankton field data used in Parker and Utz 2021, submitted to MEE
Data Table Name:
NEON_zooplankton_taxonomy_data_provisional_ParkerUtz2021
Description:
DP1.20219.001 NEON provisional zooplankton taxonomy data used in Parker and Utz 2021, submitted to MEE
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Data Entities

Data Table

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Name:NEON_algae_field_data_provisional_ParkerUtz2021
Description:DP1.20163.001 NEON provisional algae field data used in Parker and Utz 2021, submitted to MEE
Number of Records:2251
Number of Columns:34

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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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Definitionepipelon silt grab
Source
Code Definition
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Source
Code Definition
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Source
Code Definition
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Source
Code Definition
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Code Definition
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DefinitionTechnician notes; free text comments accompanying the record
DefinitionAn identifier for the technician who recorded the data
DefinitionAn identifier for the technician who collected the sample or specimen
Allowed Values and Definitions
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Allowed Values and Definitions
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Accuracy Assessment:                                                                    
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Data Table

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Name:NEON_algae_taxonomy_data_provisional_ParkerUtz2021
Description:DP1.20163.001 NEON provisional algae taxonomy data used in Parker and Utz 2021, submitted to MEE
Number of Records:10775
Number of Columns:42

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identifiedDate  
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perBottleSampleVolume  
subsamplePercent  
algalParameter  
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algalParameterUnit  
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scientificName  
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order  
family  
genus  
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scientificNameAuthorship  
identificationQualifier  
taxonRank  
identificationReferences  
remarks  
testMethod  
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dataQF  
publicationDate  
release  
Definition:Unique ID within NEON database; an identifier for the recordUnique identifier of the NEON domainNEON site codeName of the measurement location in the NEON databaseType of aquatic site, includes lake, river or streamIdentifier for sampleBarcode of a sampleCondition of a sampleUnique identifier associated with each slide per sampleID or subsampleIDBarcode of a slideName of the laboratory or facility that is processing the sampleAn identifier for the technician who identified the specimenSample chosen as part of 10% of samples for quality control (QC)Date on which the sample, individual, or specimen was identifiedInformal taxonomic grouping of algal speciesSample volume per bottle in millilitersPercent of the total sample contained in the subsampleParameter used for analysis of algal assemblagesValue of the algalParameterUnit of measure associated with the algalParameterAccepted species code, based on one or more sourcesIndicator of whether the sample contained individuals of the target taxaScientific name, associated with the taxonID. This is the name of the lowest level taxonomic rank that can be determinedIdentifier for morphospeciesThe scientific name of the division in which the taxon is classifiedThe scientific name of the class in which the taxon is classifiedThe scientific name of the order in which the taxon is classifiedThe scientific name of the family in which the taxon is classifiedThe scientific name of the genus in which the organism is classifiedThe specific epithet (second part of the species name) of the scientific name applied to the taxonThe variety (infraspecific name below the rank of infraspecific epithet) of the scientific name applied to the taxonName of the individual(s) who designated the scientific name of the taxonA standard term to express the determiner's doubts about the IdentificationThe lowest level taxonomic rank that can be determined for the individual or specimenA list of sources (concatenated and semicolon separated) used to derive the specific taxon concept; including field guide editions, books, or versions of NEON keys usedThe geographic latitude (in decimal degrees, WGS84) of the geographic center of the reference areaMethod used to conduct testPublished method used for analysisLaboratory analysis method used for periphyton or phytoplanktonThe geographic longitude (in decimal degrees, WGS84) of the geographic center of the reference areaDat of NEON data publicationElevation (in meters) above sea level
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DefinitionUnique ID within NEON database; an identifier for the record
DefinitionUnique identifier of the NEON domain
DefinitionNEON site code
DefinitionName of the measurement location in the NEON database
Allowed Values and Definitions
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Code Definition
Codelake
DefinitionNEON lake site
Source
Code Definition
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DefinitionNEON river site
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Code Definition
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DefinitionNEON wadeable stream site
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DefinitionIdentifier for sample
DefinitionBarcode of a sample
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DefinitionUnique identifier associated with each slide per sampleID or subsampleID
DefinitionBarcode of a slide
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Code Definition
CodeEcoAnalysts Inc.
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Code Definition
CodeKociolek Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder
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Source
DefinitionAn identifier for the technician who identified the specimen
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Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
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Definitionoriginal count
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Code Definition
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FormatYYYY-MM-DD
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Definitionnatural units
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Code Definition
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Unitcount
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Definitionnot a number
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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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DefinitionAccepted species code, based on one or more sources
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DefinitionThe scientific name of the division in which the taxon is classified
DefinitionThe scientific name of the class in which the taxon is classified
DefinitionThe scientific name of the order in which the taxon is classified
DefinitionThe scientific name of the family in which the taxon is classified
DefinitionThe scientific name of the genus in which the organism is classified
DefinitionThe specific epithet (second part of the species name) of the scientific name applied to the taxon
DefinitionThe variety (infraspecific name below the rank of infraspecific epithet) of the scientific name applied to the taxon
DefinitionName of the individual(s) who designated the scientific name of the taxon
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Definitionaff. variety
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Code Definition
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DefinitionThe lowest level taxonomic rank that can be determined for the individual or specimen
DefinitionA list of sources (concatenated and semicolon separated) used to derive the specific taxon concept; including field guide editions, books, or versions of NEON keys used
DefinitionThe geographic latitude (in decimal degrees, WGS84) of the geographic center of the reference area
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DefinitionPublished method used for analysis
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Code Definition
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Definitionsoft algae
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Coverage:                                                                                    
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Measurement Values Domain:
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DefinitionUnique identifier of the NEON domain
DefinitionNEON site code
DefinitionName of the measurement location in the NEON database
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
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Codelake
DefinitionNEON lake site
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Code Definition
Coderiver
DefinitionNEON river site
Source
Code Definition
Codestream
DefinitionNEON wadeable stream site
Source
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DefinitionUncertainty in elevation values (in meters)
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Code Definition
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Definitionlake
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Code Definition
Coderiver
Definitionriver
Source
Code Definition
Codestream
Definitionstream
Source
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
Codenan
Definitionnot applicable
Source
Code Definition
CodeWGS84
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Source
DefinitionDate of the collection event
DefinitionIdentifier for sample
DefinitionBarcode of a sample
DefinitionIdentifier for the genetic sample
DefinitionBarcode of a genetic sample
DefinitionAn indicator of whether sampling coincided with the intended biophysical conditions
DefinitionAn identifier for the set of information associated with the event, which includes information about the place and time of the event
DefinitionParent sampleID of sample being processed
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
Codelittoral
Definitionlittoral
Source
Code Definition
Codepelagic
Definitionpelagic
Source
Code Definition
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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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Code Definition
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DefinitionUnique identifier of the NEON domain
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DefinitionName of the measurement location in the NEON database
Allowed Values and Definitions
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DefinitionThe scientific name of the infraclass in which the taxon is classified
DefinitionThe scientific name of the superorder in which the taxon is classified
DefinitionPercent of the total sample contained in the subsample
DefinitionThe scientific name of the suborder in which the taxon is classified
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DefinitionThe scientific name of the superfamily in which the taxon is classified
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remarks  
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Typereal
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Precision
DefinitionAn identifier for the set of information associated with the event, which includes information about the place and time of the event
DefinitionIdentifier for sample
DefinitionBarcode of a sample
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Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
Codenan
Definitionnot a number
Source
Code Definition
Codelogistical
Definitionlogistical, see remarks
Source
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
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Codenan
Definitionnot a number
Source
Code Definition
CodeOK - no known exceptions
DefinitionOK - no known exceptions
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Code Definition
Codeunknown - logistical
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Code Definition
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Source
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
CodeSchindler-Patalas
DefinitionSchindler-Patalas
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Code Definition
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DefinitionAn identifier for the technician who recorded the data
DefinitionAn identifier for the technician who collected the sample or specimen
DefinitionData quality flag
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Coverage:                                                                    
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genus  
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identificationReferences  
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DefinitionThe scientific name of the subphylum in which the taxon is classified
DefinitionThe scientific name of the class in which the taxon is classified
DefinitionThe scientific name of the subclass in which the taxon is classified
DefinitionThe scientific name of the infraclass in which the taxon is classified
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Keywords

By Thesaurus:
(No thesaurus)National Ecological Observatory Network, NEON, aquatic, macroinvertebrate, river, stream, lake
LTER Controlled Vocabularyalgae, zooplankton

Methods and Protocols

These methods, instrumentation and/or protocols apply to all data in this dataset:

Methods and protocols used in the collection of this data package
Description:

Data are collected in the field using standard sampling techniques, and morphological identified by expert taxonomists.

People and Organizations

Publishers:
Organization:Environmental Data Initiative
Email Address:
info@environmentaldatainitiative.org
Web Address:
https://environmentaldatainitiative.org
Id:https://ror.org/0330j0z60
Creators:
Individual:Dr. Stephanie M. Parker
Organization:National Ecological Observatory Network
Position:Aquatic ecologist
Address:
1685 38th St Suite 100,
BOULDER, CO 80301 United States
Email Address:
parkersm@battelle.org
Id:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7180-7245
Individual:Dr. Ryan M. Utz
Email Address:
RUtz@Chatham.edu
Id:https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8036-2228
Contacts:
Individual:Dr. Stephanie M. Parker
Organization:National Ecological Observatory Network
Position:Aquatic ecologist
Address:
1685 38th St Suite 100,
APT 5,
BOULDER, CO 80301 United States
Email Address:
parkersm@battelle.org
Id:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7180-7245
Associated Parties:
Organization:National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)
Id:https://ror.org/04j43p132
Role:data provider
Metadata Providers:
Organization:National Ecological Observatory Network
Position:metadata provider

Temporal, Geographic and Taxonomic Coverage

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to all data in this dataset:

Time Period
Begin:
2019-01-01
End:
2021-10-01
Sampling Site: 
Description:Arikaree River NEON | ARIK | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/ARIK
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -102.447148Latitude (degree): 39.758206
Sampling Site: 
Description:Lake Barco NEON | BARC | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/BARC
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -82.008414Latitude (degree): 29.675982
Sampling Site: 
Description:Upper Big Creek NEON | BIGC | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/BIGC
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -119.257549Latitude (degree): 37.059719
Sampling Site: 
Description:Blacktail Deer Creek NEON | BLDE | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/BLDE
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -110.58715Latitude (degree): 44.950109999999995
Sampling Site: 
Description:Blue River NEON | BLUE | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/BLUE
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -96.624201Latitude (degree): 34.444218
Sampling Site: 
Description:Black Warrior River NEON | BLWA | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/BLWA
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -87.798151Latitude (degree): 32.541529
Sampling Site: 
Description:Caribou Creek NEON | CARI | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/CARI
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -147.503973Latitude (degree): 65.153224
Sampling Site: 
Description:Como Creek NEON | COMO | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/COMO
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -105.544164Latitude (degree): 40.034962
Sampling Site: 
Description:Crampton Lake NEON | CRAM | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/CRAM
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -89.473688Latitude (degree): 46.209675
Sampling Site: 
Description:Rio Cupeyes NEON | CUPE | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/CUPE
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -66.98676Latitude (degree): 18.11352
Sampling Site: 
Description:Flint River NEON | FLNT | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/FLNT
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -84.437403Latitude (degree): 31.185423999999998
Sampling Site: 
Description:Rio Guilarte NEON | GUIL | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/GUIL
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -66.79868Latitude (degree): 18.17406
Sampling Site: 
Description:Lower Hop Brook NEON | HOPB | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/HOPB
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -72.329526Latitude (degree): 42.471940999999994
Sampling Site: 
Description:Kings Creek NEON | KING | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/KING
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -96.603829Latitude (degree): 39.105061
Sampling Site: 
Description:LeConte Creek NEON | LECO | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/LECO
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -83.50379000000001Latitude (degree): 35.690428000000004
Sampling Site: 
Description:Lewis Run NEON | LEWI | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/LEWI
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -77.983216Latitude (degree): 39.095636999999996
Sampling Site: 
Description:Little Rock Lake NEON | LIRO | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/LIRO
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -89.704767Latitude (degree): 45.998269
Sampling Site: 
Description:Martha Creek NEON | MART | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/MART
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -121.93378799999999Latitude (degree): 45.790834999999994
Sampling Site: 
Description:Mayfield Creek NEON | MAYF | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/MAYF
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -87.40768800000001Latitude (degree): 32.960365
Sampling Site: 
Description:McDiffett Creek NEON | MCDI | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/MCDI
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -96.443022Latitude (degree): 38.945861
Sampling Site: 
Description:McRae Creek NEON | MCRA | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/MCRA
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -122.165554Latitude (degree): 44.259598
Sampling Site: 
Description:Oksrukuyik Creek NEON | OKSR | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/OKSR
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -149.14301799999998Latitude (degree): 68.669753
Sampling Site: 
Description:Posey Creek NEON | POSE | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/POSE
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -78.147258Latitude (degree): 38.89431
Sampling Site: 
Description:Pringle Creek NEON | PRIN | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/PRIN
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -97.782312Latitude (degree): 33.378516999999995
Sampling Site: 
Description:Prairie Lake NEON | PRLA | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/PRLA
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -99.11388000000001Latitude (degree): 47.15909
Sampling Site: 
Description:Prairie Pothole NEON | PRPO | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/PRPO
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -99.253147Latitude (degree): 47.129839000000004
Sampling Site: 
Description:Red Butte Creek NEON | REDB | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/REDB
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -111.79788700000002Latitude (degree): 40.783934
Sampling Site: 
Description:Lake Suggs NEON | SUGG | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/SUGG
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -82.01774499999999Latitude (degree): 29.68778
Sampling Site: 
Description:Sycamore Creek NEON | SYCA | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/SYCA
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -111.508091Latitude (degree): 33.750993
Sampling Site: 
Description:Teakettle Creek - Watershed 2 NEON | TECR | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/TECR
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -119.027363Latitude (degree): 36.955931
Sampling Site: 
Description:Lower Tombigbee River NEON | TOMB | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/TOMB
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -88.158872Latitude (degree): 31.853431
Sampling Site: 
Description:Toolik Lake NEON | TOOK | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/TOOK
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -149.610636Latitude (degree): 68.63069200000001
Sampling Site: 
Description:Walker Branch NEON | WALK | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/WALK
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -84.279251Latitude (degree): 35.957378000000006
Sampling Site: 
Description:West St Louis Creek NEON | WLOU | https://www.neonscience.org/field-sites/WLOU
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -105.91539499999999Latitude (degree): 39.891366
Taxonomic Range:
General Coverage:All aquatic macroinvertebrates were identified to the lowest practical taxonomic level, with a target of genus.
Classification:
Rank Name:Phylum
Rank Value:Arthropoda
Taxonomic Range:
General Coverage:All periphyton and phytoplankton were identified to the lowest practical taxonomic level, with a target of species.
Classification:
Rank Name:Division
Rank Value:Chrysophyta

Project

Parent Project Information:

Title:Aquatic biology collection and taxonomy data for algae (DP1.20163.001), macroinvertebrates (DP1.20120.001), and zooplankton(DP1.20219.001)
Personnel:
Individual:Dr. Stephanie M. Parker
Organization:National Ecological Observatory Network
Position:Aquatic ecologist
Email Address:
parkersm@battelle.org
Id:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7180-7245
Role:author
Abstract:

NEON field and taxonomic and abundance data for the periphyton (DP1.20166.001), macroinvertebrate (DP1.20120.001), and zooplankton (DP1.20219.001) collection were downloaded from the NEON data portal. Provisional data, not included in the 2021 data release, are included in this upload. Data are from all 34 aquatic sites across the network. Data are from NEON sources only. NEON is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated under cooperative agreement by Battelle. This material is based in part upon work supported by NSF through the NEON Program.

NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network). Periphyton, seston, and phytoplankton collection (DP1.20166.001). https://data.neonscience.org (accessed October 6, 2021)

NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network). Macroinvertebrate collection (DP1.20120.001). https://data.neonscience.org (accessed October 6, 2021)

NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network). Zooplankton collection (DP1.20219.001). https://data.neonscience.org (accessed October 6, 2021)

Maintenance

Maintenance:
Description:

Data are maintained on the NEON data portal at data.neonsicence.org and released annually.

Frequency:asNeeded
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