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This resulted in different clustering of the turtles based on their diatom communities.
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The differences between epiphytic diatom communities inhabiting the ponds were detected using non-parametric multidimensional scaling.
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Indicator species related to the ecological status of the ponds and diatom communities contributing to the separation of groups of ponds were identified.
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The differences in the diatom communities composition in these seasons appeared to be primarily driven by the environmental nitrate concentrations and the temperature.