Journal of Ecology and Rural Environment ›› 2009, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (2): 39-43.doi: CNKI:SUN:NCST.0.2009-02-009

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Bioturbation Effect of Misgurnus anguillicaudatus on Nitrogen Dynamic in Surface Water of Paddy Field

SUN  Gang, FANG  Yan, AN  Yong-Hui, YANG  Xiao-Yuan   

  1. School of Life Science,Changchun Normal University
  • Received:2008-10-09 Online:2009-04-25 Published:2011-04-08
  • Contact: FANG Yan School of Life Science,Changchun Normal University E-mail:fangyan0124@yahoo.com.cn

Abstract: Bioturbation effect of benthic fish,e.g.Misgurnus anguillicaudatus,on nitrogen dynamic in paddy field surface water and its mechanism was investigated through a simulation experiment analyzing comparatively nitrogen contents in waters with and without Misgurnus anguillicaudatus.Misgurnus anguillicaudatus showed strong bioturbation effect.Throughout the experiment,NH+4-N and NO-3-N concentrations remained higher in the bioturbation group than in the control group,while NO-2-N concentration did not show any obvious rules.In the early stage of the experiment NH+4-N/TN ratio was higher in the bioturbation group than in the control group,while in the middle and late stages of the experiment it turned reversely.DIN/TN ratio was markedly higher in the bioturbation group than in the control group.Misgurnus anguillicaudatus bioturbation increased remarkably DIN and TN concentrations in paddy field surface water.

Key words: Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, paddy field, bioturbation, nitrogen, surface water

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