Magnitude of effects of substrate particle size, recent flooding, and catchment development on benthic invertebrates in 88 New Zealand rivers

Abstract Data from runs in 88 rivers throughout New Zealand, and a comparison between areas of contrasting substrate size in the Mohaka River, were used to investigate the influences of physical factors on benthic macroinvertebrates. Substrate size preferences were more clearly demonstrated by the comparison of different substrates in the Mohaka River than between runs in the 88 rivers. Taxonomic richness and densities of most collector‐browsers were highest on small cobble‐boulder substrates. However, filterers and a facultative shredder showed strong preferences for large cobbles and boulders and an undescribed orthoclad showed a strong preference for sand. Among the 80 stony‐bedded rivers, those exposed to maximum flows of 20× their median flows had markedly lower median taxonomic richness, density, and biomass than ...

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