Browsing by Subject "Marico River"
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A comparison of mollusc diversity between the relatively pristine Marico River and the impacted Crocodile River, two major tributaries of the Limpopo River, South Africa
(Water Research Commission, 2016)A study of the freshwater mollusc diversity was conducted at selected sites in the relatively pristine Marico River and the impacted Crocodile River, the major tributaries of the Limpopo River. Four surveys were conducted, ... -
Metallothionein induction as indicator of low level metal exposure to aquatic macroinvertebrates from a relatively unimpacted river system in South Africa
(Springer, 2017)The Marico River is relatively unaffected by anthropogenic activities. However, metal concentrations—mainly from natural sources—occasionally exceed environmental quality guidelines. Macroinvertebrates are capable to react ... -
The river as an artefact: Interpreting the Groot Marico and its people in the 21st century
(South African Museums Association Bulletin (SAMAB), 2014)The catchment of the Groot Marico River in the North West Province has for centuries been a highly desirable tract of land for human settlement purposes. In many respects the river and its valuable water supplies, situated ... -
A study of the macroinvertebrate biodiversity and selected physico-chemical parameters of the Marico River
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The rapid growth in world population, coupled with mega droughts over the past few decades, is progressively responsible for a global decline in water quantity and quality. In South Africa alone, nearly 71% of the main ...