Data from Lakes in Québec, Canada This dataset comprises phytoplankton and zooplankton composition data for early July 2005 across 54 lakes in southern Québec.  They were sampled at the height of stratification in summer. Phytoplankton biovolumes (biomass) are presented in ug/L and zooplankton dry weights in ug/L as estimated using allometric relationships. Environmental data is also presented.

A description of the collection and estimation methods can be found in:

Beisner, B. E. & Longhi, M. L. 2013. Spatial overlap in lake phytoplankton : Relations with environmental factors and consequences for diversity. Limnol. Oceanogr. 58,1419–1430.

]]> phytoplankton zooplankton composition biomass DOC TP lake morphometry pH TN water colour Secchi depth Lakes in Canada -73.56 45.509 Centralize Québec lake sampling sites (south) -72.16 45.313 Centralize Québec lake sampling sites (north) -74.25 45.953 Beatrix Beisner 0000-0001-6972-6887