TABLE 2.
Important ecological variables in Neusiedler See during different seasons from 2001 to 2004a
| Season | Temp (°C) | Conductivity at 25°C (mS cm−1) | DOC (mg liter−1) | CHLA (μg liter−1) | TP (μg liter−1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (April to June) | 17.8 (8.8-26.4) | 2,255 (1,880-2,580) | 15.5 (12.2-19.4) | 10.0 (1.6-31.1) | 119 (48-262) |
| Summer (July to August) | 21.7 (12.9-28.3) | 2,455 (2,067-2,825) | 15.0 (12.6-17.2) | 10.1 (1.4-21.1) | 81 (38-147) |
| Autumn (September to November) | 12.6 (4.2-21.7) | 2,515 (2,140-2,850) | 15.3 (12.3-18.9) | 8.6 (0.9-19.1) | 73 (32-176) |
| Winter (December to March) | 5.9 (2.6-11.3) | 1,825 (1,600-2,310) | 13.0 (12.5-16.1) | 11.3 (3.2-24.9) | 93 (21-324) |
a
Variables are expressed as averages, with ranges in parentheses.