Functional feeding habits of Chironomidae larvae (Insecta, Diptera) in a lotic system from Midwestern region of São Paulo State, Brazil

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2008-08-01

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Silva, Fabio L.
Ruiz, Sonia S.
Bochini, Gabriel L. [UNESP]
Moreira, Diana C. [UNESP]

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Functional feeding habits of Chironomidae larvae (Insecta, Diptera) in a lotic system from Mid-western region of São Paulo State, Brazil were analyzed. Collectors were the dominant organisms, repre-sented by genera Chironomus, Fissimentum and Cryptochironomus, following by shredders and predators.

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Diet, Food habits, Functional feeding groups, Gut contents, Chironomidae, Cryptochironomus, Diptera, Insecta

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Pan-American Journal of Aquatic Sciences, v. 3, n. 2, p. 135-141, 2008.