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View article: How do exergy-based indicators respond to physical habitat changes?
How do exergy-based indicators respond to physical habitat changes? Open
Eco-exergy and specific eco-exergy are thermodynamic indicators widely used in recent decades to monitor the ecological status of aquatic ecosystems. However, there is still a gap in the knowledge of how these indicators respond to variati…
View article: A new predictive model (MINASPACS) for spatially extensive biological assessments of southeastern Brazilian streams
A new predictive model (MINASPACS) for spatially extensive biological assessments of southeastern Brazilian streams Open
View article: The impacts of alien species on river bioassessment
The impacts of alien species on river bioassessment Open
The extent of alien taxa impacts on river ecosystem health is unclear, but their frequency continues to rise. We investigated 1) the prevalence of including alien taxa in common bioindicators used in river bioassessment, 2) the effect of a…
View article: City bug, country bug: How do benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages respond to an urbanization gradient taxonomically and functionally?
City bug, country bug: How do benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages respond to an urbanization gradient taxonomically and functionally? Open
View article: Human pressure homogenises species and traits globally
Human pressure homogenises species and traits globally Open
Human pressures, particularly urbanisation and agricultural expansion, profoundly affect biodiversity by reshaping species and functional trait distributions, with critical consequences for ecosystem resilience and multifunctionality. Yet,…
View article: <scp>FreshLanDiv</scp>: A Global Database of Freshwater Biodiversity Across Different Land Uses
<span>FreshLanDiv</span>: A Global Database of Freshwater Biodiversity Across Different Land Uses Open
Motivation Freshwater ecosystems have been heavily impacted by land‐use changes, but data syntheses on these impacts are still limited. Here, we compiled a global database encompassing 241 studies with species abundance data (from multiple…
View article: Human activities shape global patterns of decomposition rates in rivers
Human activities shape global patterns of decomposition rates in rivers Open
Rivers and streams contribute to global carbon cycling by decomposing immense quantities of terrestrial plant matter. However, decomposition rates are highly variable and large-scale patterns and drivers of this process remain poorly under…
View article: Systematic challenges and opportunities in insect monitoring: a Global South perspective
Systematic challenges and opportunities in insect monitoring: a Global South perspective Open
Insect monitoring is pivotal for assessing biodiversity and informing conservation strategies. This study delves into the complex realm of insect monitoring in the Global South—world developing and least-developed countries as identified b…
View article: The relationships between biotic uniqueness and abiotic uniqueness are context dependent across drainage basins worldwide
The relationships between biotic uniqueness and abiotic uniqueness are context dependent across drainage basins worldwide Open
View article: Beta diversity of macroinvertebrate assemblages associated with aquatic macrophytes in shallow lakes within a tropical floodplain-dammed river
Beta diversity of macroinvertebrate assemblages associated with aquatic macrophytes in shallow lakes within a tropical floodplain-dammed river Open
Aims We assessed the beta diversity of macroinvertebrates associated with aquatic macrophytes in a dam-regulated river floodplain. We tested two hypotheses: (1) macroinvertebrates associated with aquatic macrophytes have higher beta divers…
View article: Biodiversity Spatial Distribution of Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assemblages is Influenced by Anthropogenic Disturbances at Multiple Scales
Biodiversity Spatial Distribution of Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assemblages is Influenced by Anthropogenic Disturbances at Multiple Scales Open
View article: Local Characteristics are More Important than Litter Traits to Aquatic Leaf Breakdown in Tropical Streams
Local Characteristics are More Important than Litter Traits to Aquatic Leaf Breakdown in Tropical Streams Open
View article: Freshwater invertebrate responses to fine sediment stress: A multi‐continent perspective
Freshwater invertebrate responses to fine sediment stress: A multi‐continent perspective Open
Excessive fine sediment (particles <2 mm) deposition in freshwater systems is a pervasive stressor worldwide. However, understanding of ecological response to excess fine sediment in river systems at the global scale is limited. Here, we a…
View article: Global concerns related to water biology and security: The need for language and policies that safeguard living resources versus those that dilute scientific knowledge
Global concerns related to water biology and security: The need for language and policies that safeguard living resources versus those that dilute scientific knowledge Open
Increasingly, scientists and non-scientists, especially employees of government agencies, tend to use weak or
\nequivocal language when making statements related to science policy and governmental regulation. We use recent
\npublications t…
View article: Avaliação Ecológica Rápida de Qualidade de Água e Bioindicadores Bentônicos no Parque Nacional da Serra do Gandarela, Minas Gerais
Avaliação Ecológica Rápida de Qualidade de Água e Bioindicadores Bentônicos no Parque Nacional da Serra do Gandarela, Minas Gerais Open
<p>Durante uma disciplina de pós-graduação, realizamos uma Avaliação Ecológica Rápida sobre qualidade de água e biodiversidade de bioindicadores bentônicos no Parque Nacio…
View article: Physical habitat condition as a key tool to maintain freshwater biodiversity in neotropical artificial ponds
Physical habitat condition as a key tool to maintain freshwater biodiversity in neotropical artificial ponds Open
In areas highly affected by anthropogenic disturbances, artificial (human-made) freshwater ecosystems can provide habitat for maintaining and conserving regional freshwater biodiversity. We assessed how the physical habitat of artificial p…
View article: Tropical and subtropical streams: A synthesis
Tropical and subtropical streams: A synthesis Open
Tropical and sub-tropical streams harbor great biodiversity and are responsible for crucial ecosystem services. Intending to contribute to the understanding of how anthropogenic stressors and pressures alter functional or taxonomic diversi…
View article: The global <scp>EPTO</scp> database: Worldwide occurrences of aquatic insects
The global <span>EPTO</span> database: Worldwide occurrences of aquatic insects Open
Motivation Aquatic insects comprise 64% of freshwater animal diversity and are widely used as bioindicators to assess water quality impairment and freshwater ecosystem health, as well as to test ecological hypotheses. Despite their importa…
View article: Improved Ecosystem Services and Environmental Gentrification after Rehabilitating Brazilian Urban Streams
Improved Ecosystem Services and Environmental Gentrification after Rehabilitating Brazilian Urban Streams Open
The high levels of environmental pollution observed in urban freshwater ecosystems result in losses of ecosystem goods and services, reducing the well-being of human populations in densely populated tropical cities. The Belo Horizonte Metr…
View article: Rehabilitation of Tropical Urban Streams Improves Their Structure and Functions
Rehabilitation of Tropical Urban Streams Improves Their Structure and Functions Open
View article: Human pressures degrade the ecological condition of the Upper Graipu River
Human pressures degrade the ecological condition of the Upper Graipu River Open
Environmental degradation from human pressures includes the conversion of native vegetation cover into pastures and cropland, as well as riparian deforestation, leading to river siltation, biotic homogenization, and loss of ecosystem servi…
View article: Length-dry mass regressions for Leptonema (Trichoptera, Hydropsychidae) larvae in a Neotropical headwater stream
Length-dry mass regressions for Leptonema (Trichoptera, Hydropsychidae) larvae in a Neotropical headwater stream Open
Aim The objectives of this study were to evaluate which allometric measurements of Leptonema larvae are most suitable in order to develop mathematical equations to describe biomass relationships for the population of this taxon in a refere…
View article: Divergent litter traits of riparian plant species between humid and drier biomes within the tropics
Divergent litter traits of riparian plant species between humid and drier biomes within the tropics Open
Riparian forests provide abundant plant litter – mostly in the form of dead leaves (hereafter litter) – for both forest soils and adjacent stream ecosystems, supporting terrestrial and aquatic detritus‐based food webs. Although the fate of…
View article: Dams Pose a Critical Threat to Rivers in Brazil’s Cerrado Hotspot
Dams Pose a Critical Threat to Rivers in Brazil’s Cerrado Hotspot Open
Hydropower dams are touted as one of the cleanest forms of energy production, yet they are associated with severe environmental impacts on both the physical structure and functioning of river ecosystems. The threat is particularly acute in…
View article: Avaliação Ecológica Rápida de Qualidade de Água, Bioindicadores Bentônicos, Bens e Serviços Ecossistêmicos no Parque Nacional do Gandarela (MG)
Avaliação Ecológica Rápida de Qualidade de Água, Bioindicadores Bentônicos, Bens e Serviços Ecossistêmicos no Parque Nacional do Gandarela (MG) Open
In this Technical-Scientific Report, we present a synthesis of data and information on water quality, biodiversity of benthic bioindicators, ecosystem goods and services collected during the RAP-GANDARELA graduate course, in the Serra do G…
View article: Avaliação Ecológica Rápida de Qualidade de Água, Bioindicadores Bentônicos, Bens e Serviços Ecossistêmicos no Parque Nacional do Gandarela (MG)
Avaliação Ecológica Rápida de Qualidade de Água, Bioindicadores Bentônicos, Bens e Serviços Ecossistêmicos no Parque Nacional do Gandarela (MG) Open
In this Technical-Scientific Report, we present a synthesis of data and information on water quality, biodiversity of benthic bioindicators, ecosystem goods and services collected during the RAP-GANDARELA graduate course, in the Serra do G…
View article: Fish and macroinvertebrate assemblages reveal extensive degradation of the world's rivers
Fish and macroinvertebrate assemblages reveal extensive degradation of the world's rivers Open
Rivers suffer from multiple stressors acting simultaneously on their biota, but the consequences are poorly quantified at the global scale. We evaluated the biological condition of rivers globally, including the largest proportion of count…
View article: Urban stream rehabilitation in a densely populated Brazilian metropolis
Urban stream rehabilitation in a densely populated Brazilian metropolis Open
Environmental rehabilitation of urban streams has been widely applied in Global North countries, at least since the 1970s, but it is a recent approach in Global South countries. The objective of this paper is to evaluate whether the rehabi…
View article: Which metrics drive macroinvertebrate drift in neotropical sky island streams?
Which metrics drive macroinvertebrate drift in neotropical sky island streams? Open
Despite long-standing interest, the mechanisms driving aquatic macroinvertebrate drift in tropical streams remain poorly understood. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate which environmental metrics drive macroinvertebrate…
View article: What physical habitat factors determine the distribution of gastropods in neotropical headwater streams?
What physical habitat factors determine the distribution of gastropods in neotropical headwater streams? Open
Freshwater gastropods play a pivotal role in the structure and functioning of freshwater ecosystems, but despite their importance, there are still gaps in their ecology. Our goal was to understand what physical habitat factors are the most…