Table 1.
Characteristics of the three study lakes
| Lahpojavri | Suopatjavri | Vuolgamasjavri | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface area (km2) | 8.1 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Perimeter (km) | 46.3 | 10.5 | 19.7 |
| Maximum depth (m) | 36 | 25 | 30 |
| Mean depth (m) | 8.7 | 8.2 | 14.9 |
| Littoral1 (%) | 58 | 61 | 27 |
| Profundal1 (%) | 42 | 39 | 73 |
| Total phosphorus (mg l−1) | 5 | 9 | –2 |
| Total nitrogen (mg l−1) | 202 | 243 | –2 |
| Secchi depth (m) | 4 | 4 | 4.5 |
1
Availability of littoral and profundal habitats are measured in percent of lake surface area.
2
Measures of total phosphorus and total nitrogen are not available for Vuolgamasjavri.