RT Journal Article ID 2ed993fb361baed1 A1 Romanenko, V. D. A1 Goncharova , M. T. A1 Konovets, I. M. A1 Kipnis, L. S. T1 Selection of Mineral Substrates by Chironomus riparius Larvae JF Hydrobiological Journal JO HYD YR 2017 FD 2017-08-08 VO 53 IS 3 SP 100 OP 106 K1 Chironomus riparius larvae K1 development K1 substrate grain size K1 selectivity AB It was shown that the optimal substrates for growth and development of the non-biting midges Chironomus riparius larvae are silty and fine sandy. The larvae are able to select the substrate; they prefer fine fractions and avoid larger-medium sand fraction, but substrate preference of larvae is determined rather by food conditions than particle size. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/38cb2223012b73f2,15bb79201af12fa8,2ed993fb361baed1.html