EFFECT OF LIGHT POLLUTION ON THE SEVERAL AQUATIC COMMUNITIES OF LAKE BAIKAL

Authors

  • D.Yu. Karnaukhov Institute of Biology, Irkutsk State University, Irkutsk, Russian Federation
  • M.A. Teplykh Biology and Soil Science Department, Irkutsk State University, Irkutsk, Russian Federation
  • Ya.K. Ermolaeva Biology and Soil Science Department, Irkutsk State University, Irkutsk, Russian Federation
  • O.O. Rusanovskaya Institute of Biology, Irkutsk State University, Irkutsk, Russian Federation
  • G.A. Gevorgyan Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology, National Academy of Sciences, Armenia
  • A.H. Hayrapetyan Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology, National Academy of Sciences, Armenia
  • E.A. Silow Institute of Biology, Irkutsk State University, Irkutsk, Russian Federation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46991/PYSU:B/2020.54.1.086

Keywords:

light pollution, Lake Baikal, amphipods, nocturnal migrations

Abstract

The nocturnal vertical migration activity of amphipods in the two coastal areas of Lake Baikal, exposed and not exposed to the influence of artificial lighting was investigated. In the conditions of prolonged artificial lighting, the migration activity of amphipods reduced on average by 20 times. Statistical analysis demonstrated significant differences between the two places of video surveillance indicating about the significant impact of light pollution on the nocturnal migration of the benthic animals.

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Published

2020-04-15

How to Cite

Karnaukhov, D.Yu., M.A. Teplykh, Ya.K. Ermolaeva, O.O. Rusanovskaya, G.A. Gevorgyan, A.H. Hayrapetyan, and E.A. Silow. 2020. “EFFECT OF LIGHT POLLUTION ON THE SEVERAL AQUATIC COMMUNITIES OF LAKE BAIKAL”. Proceedings of the YSU B: Chemical and Biological Sciences 54 (1 (251):86-88. https://doi.org/10.46991/PYSU:B/2020.54.1.086.

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 1 (251) (2020)

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Short Communications

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