Island Protozoa Studies
Gaytha A. Langlois, Professor of Environmental Studies, Bryant College
Ongoing Studies of Island Protozoa - Narragansett Bay & Buzzards Bay
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                                             Shoreline Habitat
Prudence Island Pond Studies
Island located in Narragansett Bay
Linked to other studies within an estuarine sanctuary
(South end of island is protected from further development)
Observations on 2 Freshwater or Brackish Ponds (1999-Present)
Samples taken from shallow sediments (top 1 cm. sediment)
Phase Contrast Microscopy (live observations)
General Patterns
Microbial communities are similar to those found in similar mainland ponds
Studies are ongoing, data will be compared with other island pond studies
Photos of Prudence Island Ponds

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 Copyright: Gaytha A. Langlois
Bryant College, Smithfield, RI
October 2000
Questions or Comments: langlois@bryant.edu
Updated June 2001