Association·nserc

Higher diel temperature ranges in smaller, shallower ponds

Claim that diel temperature ranges (DTR) are higher in ponds smaller than 5 ha or shallower than 6 m.

Confidence
80%
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Evidence Quote

Higher diel temperature ranges were more common in waterbodies <5 ha and <6 m.

Relationship

surface area increased Diel temperature range (DTR)

Evidence

Choffel et al. 2017: Investigates changes in heat content in a French pond across time and space.