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Gammarus Setosus Experiment

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Each ecosystem has their own biodiversity, differing themselves from other ecosystems. In our experiment we are revisiting how the intensity of light effects the movements of Gammarus setosus. From J. M. WeEsøawski, M. ZajaÎczkowski, J. Wiktor (1997) report, when there are Macrofauna taxa and Macrophytes, there would a frequent amount of Gammarus setosus. With this we can conclude that Gammarus setosus plays a large role in the food chain. By getting more information of the Gammarus setosus we able to get more information for future research into the how prey and predation with the Gammarus setosus. In addition, with more data the scientific community can make further conclusions and further prove the conclusion. The Gammarus setosus also known as an amphipod or a side swimmer and occupies a freshwater habitats throughout the northern hemisphere (Karaman and Pinkster, 1977; Barnard and Barnard, 1983). Although they occupies freshwater habitat they could also live in places with salinity such as low intertidal regions. Which they are typically found. They use loose stones and soft sediment pockets polychaetes to shelter them. In our experiment, the Gammarus setosus that will be use will be taken from Wreck Beach, in the coast of British Columbia. …show more content…

Elliot (2005) explained that the spatial distribution is linked with habitat prefaces, agitation and it is an essential part of their population dynamics. As this behaviour reflects the individuals Gammarus setosus within the population as well as demographic changes (Ander- son et al. , 1982; Taylor et al. , 1983). The more the Gammarus setosus moves without a pattern, shows how they are stress due to the fact they are trying to find a better environment they are currently in. Knowing this we are able to quantify the wellbeing of the Gammarus setosus by measuring their

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