Journal of
Ecology and The Natural Environment

  • Abbreviation: J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9847
  • DOI: 10.5897/JENE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 408

Full Length Research Paper

Densities, spatial distribution and community structure of plankton of Odot Stream

Imaobong Emmanuel Ekpo
  • Imaobong Emmanuel Ekpo
  • Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environmental Management, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
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Mandu Asikpo Essien-Ibok
  • Mandu Asikpo Essien-Ibok
  • Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environmental Management, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
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Aniebiet Okon Duncan
  • Aniebiet Okon Duncan
  • Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environmental Management, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 21 April 2015
  •  Accepted: 08 June 2015
  •  Published: 30 June 2015

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