Comparative assessment of line transect and point intercept methods for stream periphyton
Rout, J.; Gaur, J.P.
Archiv fur Hydrobiologie 119(3): 293-298
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9136 Accession: 007133705
Percent cover of algal physiognomic forms by line transect and point intercept methods revealed that encrusted forms were most abundant followed by colonies and filaments. Since similar results were obtained with both the methods, point intercept method may be used in field studies where time is the major constrain.