Amanda Stromecki

Community Structure of Benthic Microbial Mats at Hydrothermal Springs in Crater Lake, Oregon

2020 · Western CEDAR (Western Washington University)

Crater Lake, Oregon is an oligotrophic freshwater caldera lake fed by thermally and chemically-enriched hydrothermal springs. These vents distinguish Crater Lake from other freshwater systems and provide a unique ecosystem for study. This study examines …