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The Krustenstein of marl lakes;An indicator of lake ecological
status
Cilian Roden G.M.I.T.
Paul Murphy Eireco
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Some Natural History
• The krustenstein is abundant in Irish marl lakes
• It occurs between 0-4 m depth• It can occupy up to 50% of the euphotic
zone• The major species is the cyanobacterium
Schizothrix fasciculata,• But many other species occur.• A large part is precipitated CaCO3
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cross sections
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… and horizontal extent
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In 22 marl lakes, clear water is commonest habitat
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Trouble ahead? decaying crust reveals eroded rock
Lough Corrib 2 m
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The end of the road: green algae and zebra mussels have replaced the crust
Lough Mask 3 m
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… and in Derravaragh
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CorribLeane
Erosion is not seen on the limestone of Lough Leane, a “Najas” rather than a marl lake
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In Muckanagh erosion can go no further!
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But old rocks indicate old ecological status
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In some clear water loughs, extensive
Krustenstein and a few zebra mussels co-exist,
Are nutrients rather than introduction Determining colonization?,
Bleach Lough Co. Limerick,
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Hypotheses
• Extensive krustenstein indicates unpolluted marl lakes
• It erodes limestone in a characteristic way, thus eroded rock indicates former lake nutrient status
• Zebra mussels only replace krustensteinin low secchi, low euphotic depth, marl lakes, i.e. polluted ones!
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Thank you to….
• National Parks and Wildlife Service
• Jim Ryan and Áine O Connor
• Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
• Bryan Kennedy of E.P.A. Castlebar
• Heritage Council