McKillop,W.B., Patterson, R.T., Delorme, L.D., Nogrady, T. 1992 (published in 1994). The origin, physico-chemistry and biotics of sodium chloride dominated saline waters on the western shore of Lake Winnepegosis, Manitoba. Canadian Field-Naturalist, 106:454-473.
Twenty-three sodium chloride dominated saline sites clustered along the western shore of Lake Winnipegosis were studied over a three year period. Sites were classified into four habitat categories based in part on salinity, which frequently exceeded that of oceanic environments. The source of the saline waters together with associated physico-chemical factors and unique biological communities are described. In addition to an unique flora, members of five animal phyla; Chordata, Protozoa, Rotifera, Arthropoda, and Mollusca, were present. Of these only the Mollusca lacked marine representation. Transport of the marine species by birds from coastal areas is suggested.