The species composition, distribution, and abundance of microbenthic organisms in the intake and discharge areas of the Cedar Bayou Electric Power Station, Baytown, Texas, were investigated using data obtained from October 1969 through May 1973. Two types of quantitative bottom sampling devices were used; a modified Birge-Ekman dredge (16 stations) and a frame sampler (5 stations). Each gear was used every 4 weeks, but alternately; with a 2-week time...