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Intercomparison on the taxonomy of freshwater benthic diatoms (2023-2024)

This report presents the results of an interlaboratory comparison aimed at evaluating the performance of the participating laboratories in the taxonomic identification of benthic diatoms in surface water bodies.

The initiative is part of the activities for harmonizing the biological monitoring methodologies of freshwater ecosystems and continues the collaboration between the Environmental Agencies of Friuli Venezia Giulia and Lombardy, the University of Turin, and ISPRA. Participation in this interlaboratory comparison helps ensure data quality assurance, ensuring the comparability of results in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC.

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ISPRA
Reports
None/2025
978-88-448-1244-7