Long-term ecological data from seven primary study lakes in Wisconsin's Northern Highland Lakes District. The dataset contains counts and derived density measurements of pelagic macroinvertebrates, collected via vertical net tows. Research is conducted by the North Temperate Lakes site, affiliated with the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Use Cases
- Model macroinvertebrate density fluctuations over time using count and derived density data.
- Analyze spatial distribution patterns by comparing data from the four depth-stratified sites on Trout Lake.
- Assess long-term population trends for specific taxa using the time-series of count records.
- Correlate invertebrate community metrics with other limnological parameters from the same lakes.
Strengths
- Data collection spans seven distinct lakes with varied limnological conditions.
- Includes detailed sampling from four specific depth sites on Trout Lake for spatial analysis.
Limitations
- Sample size is limited to seven primary lakes, restricting broad geographic inference.
- Specific row count, temporal range, and update frequency are unknown.
- Lack of column details prevents assessment of feature completeness and potential data gaps.
Provenance
- Source
- North Temperate Lakes (NTL) LTER site, Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Collection Method
- Samples collected via vertical tows with a 1-mm mesh net, preserved, and counted.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
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- Geography
- Northern Highland Lakes District of Wisconsin, USA, focusing on lakes Allequash, Big Muskellunge, Crystal, Sparkling, Trout, and two bog lakes.