The influence of connectivity on the functional role of a natural and re-constructed side-arm in the lower Waikato River

A comparison of a natural and a reconstructed side-arm during different phases of hydrological connectivity in the lower Waikato River. This data set investigates zooplankton abundance and community composition in order to compare each side arm with the river, and any occurring patterns within the side-arm longitudinally.<br><br><b>Quality control:</b> Collected by; Habitat type; Identified by; Magnification; Microscope type; Net mesh size; Reference for identification guide; Sampling gear<br><br><b>Type of waterbody:</b> River<br><br><b>Variables:</b> Plankton Species Counts; Sample Volume<br><br><b>Start date:</b> 2009-11-01<br><br><b>End date:</b> 2010-10-01<br><br><b>Region:</b> Waikato<br><br><b>River:</b> Waikato River<br><br>This dataset was originally hosted in the LERNZdb freshwater data repository that was developed as part of the Lake Ecosystem Restoration New Zealand (LERNZ) project run by the Environmental Research Institute at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. <br><br>In retrieving LERNZdb material you agree that you rely on the data at your own risk; the University of Waikato offers no warranty or representation that the data is fit for any particular purpose, or free from defects, and will not be liable for any losses or damages whatsoever including any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages incurred by you arising out of the use of the database or in reliance on the data retrieved. You agree that data is not of a kind ordinarily supplied for personal or domestic purposes, and that the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply.