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View article: Spatiotemporal patterns of plastic entrapment by the invasive water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes Mart.) in temperate South European Rivers
Spatiotemporal patterns of plastic entrapment by the invasive water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes Mart.) in temperate South European Rivers Open
The water hyacinth Pontederia crassipes Mart., native to Brazilian watercourses, has become among the most widespread and risky alien species globally. Introduced in Europe and Italy as an ornamental species, it has many detrimental effect…
View article: Climbing the elevational gradient: Diatom diversity patterns across temporary ponds
Climbing the elevational gradient: Diatom diversity patterns across temporary ponds Open
Temporary ponds are peculiar and vulnerable habitats widespread in different biogeographical regions, which ecological and social importance was historically neglected. Among all the life forms supported by ponds, diatoms represent a key t…
View article: Silent survivors: diatom resilience in Mediterranean Temporary Ponds
Silent survivors: diatom resilience in Mediterranean Temporary Ponds Open
View article: Citizen scientist in action: first evidence of the non-native spiny-cheek crayfish Faxonius limosus (Rafinesque, 1817) as a trophic source for water-related birds
Citizen scientist in action: first evidence of the non-native spiny-cheek crayfish Faxonius limosus (Rafinesque, 1817) as a trophic source for water-related birds Open
We report the first European record of five shorebirds (Anas platyrhynchos, Fulica atra, Larus michahellis, Melanitta fusca, and Podiceps cristatus) preying on the non-native spiny-cheek crayfish (Faxonius limosus) in Lombardy (Northern It…
View article: Automatic Extraction and Counting of Fish from Underwater Videos Using YOLO-Based Deep Learning Algorithms
Automatic Extraction and Counting of Fish from Underwater Videos Using YOLO-Based Deep Learning Algorithms Open
In the context of increasing pressure on marine species, effective and automated methodologies for biodiversity monitoring are essential, particularly in sensitive ecosystems such as the Mediterranean Sea. This study presents an integrated…
View article: Beyond the flow: ecological insights from diatom communities of a Mediterranean intermittent river
Beyond the flow: ecological insights from diatom communities of a Mediterranean intermittent river Open
Intermittent rivers (IR) are among the most widespread watercourses globally, characterized by alternating dry and wet phases. Despite these fluctuations, IRs support diverse ecosystems and considerable biodiversity. Among their biotic com…
View article: Taxonomic and Functional Structure of Benthic and Terrestrial Invertebrates During Wet and Dry Phases of an Intermittent River Within Central Italy
Taxonomic and Functional Structure of Benthic and Terrestrial Invertebrates During Wet and Dry Phases of an Intermittent River Within Central Italy Open
Temporary rivers and streams are characterized by flow cessation and support high biodiversity of both aquatic and terrestrial species. In this study, we analyzed biological and ecological traits of benthic invertebrates to assess the ecol…
View article: Microplastic contamination in bivalves from urban estuaries: Are they sentinels for differences in pollution levels?
Microplastic contamination in bivalves from urban estuaries: Are they sentinels for differences in pollution levels? Open
Bivalves are often used as sentinel organisms for assessing microplastic (MP) pollution in marine ecosystems. However, MP contamination in estuaries remains under-studied despite their high vulnerability to this type of pollution. This stu…
View article: TRACKS: Six good practices for Non-Indigenous Species research and their SWOT evaluation
TRACKS: Six good practices for Non-Indigenous Species research and their SWOT evaluation Open
Addressing the challenges posed by Non Indigenous Species (NIS) demands coordinated efforts across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. In this study, we used the Italian research network as a case study to identify and evaluate…
View article: Invasive Crayfish Stepping as a Potential Threat for Coastal Waters
Invasive Crayfish Stepping as a Potential Threat for Coastal Waters Open
Species belonging to the crustacean infraorder Astacoidea represent taxa of particular interest from a conservation point of view, such as the threatened European crayfish (i.e., Austropotamobius pallipes), and at the same time include inv…
View article: Breaking new ground: Gadolinium and Microplastics co-exposure and biochemical alterations in marine clam Donax trunculus
Breaking new ground: Gadolinium and Microplastics co-exposure and biochemical alterations in marine clam Donax trunculus Open
Toxicity of single rare earth elements (REEs) or microplastics (MPs) on organisms has been reported widely, however, their combined toxicity on bivalves has limited investigation. In this study, the effects of gadolinium (Gd, 500 μg/L), mi…
View article: Multi-matrix approach to microplastic pollution in the bivalve Donax trunculus, sediment and water along the Mediterranean coasts
Multi-matrix approach to microplastic pollution in the bivalve Donax trunculus, sediment and water along the Mediterranean coasts Open
Plastic pollution is a widespread issue in marine ecosystems worldwide, and at the basin level, the Mediterranean represents one of the main hotspots for plastic debris. Here, we present MPs pollution levels in the bivalve Donax trunculus,…
View article: The introduced red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) Girard, 1852, as prey for birds in Italy: a first citizen science-based checklist
The introduced red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) Girard, 1852, as prey for birds in Italy: a first citizen science-based checklist Open
Invasive alien species (IAS) are negatively impacting native species and ecosystems worldwide. Among them, the red swamp crayfish ( Procambarus clarkii ) has been extensively studied in Italy due to its detrimental effects on ecosystems an…
View article: Preliminary Observations on the Use of Microplastics by Aquatic Larvae of the Moth Cataclysta lemnata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Preliminary Observations on the Use of Microplastics by Aquatic Larvae of the Moth Cataclysta lemnata (Linnaeus, 1758) Open
The interaction between freshwater biota and microplastics (MPs) has recently been described, mostly focusing on indoor experiments using fish, crustaceans, and chironomids. Among aquatic invertebrates, although having an important ecologi…
View article: Computing riverine inputs of macrolitter into the Central Tyrrhenian Sea (Western Mediterranean Sea) from the Tiber River during the 1st post-pandemic year
Computing riverine inputs of macrolitter into the Central Tyrrhenian Sea (Western Mediterranean Sea) from the Tiber River during the 1st post-pandemic year Open
This study addresses the critical knowledge gap on riverine macroplastic inputs to marine litter, focusing on changes in waste composition in a post-pandemic context. While marine plastic pollution has been widely documented, data on float…
View article: Plastic hotspot areas in riverine habitats: Riparian vegetation diversity and structure entrap riverine plastics
Plastic hotspot areas in riverine habitats: Riparian vegetation diversity and structure entrap riverine plastics Open
Plastics are a significant environmental problem, accumulating in ecosystems and causing harmful effects. While macroplastics in rivers have only recently gained attention, most studies focus on their transport to the sea, neglecting the f…
View article: Macroplastic colonization by macroinvertebrates in a Mediterranean wetland: A biodiversity enrichment opportunity
Macroplastic colonization by macroinvertebrates in a Mediterranean wetland: A biodiversity enrichment opportunity Open
View article: Assessing the conservation status of Mediterranean coastal ponds: Checklist, ecological and functional diversity of diatom communities
Assessing the conservation status of Mediterranean coastal ponds: Checklist, ecological and functional diversity of diatom communities Open
View article: Evaluating the impact of gadolinium contamination on the marine bivalve Donax trunculus: Implications for environmental health
Evaluating the impact of gadolinium contamination on the marine bivalve Donax trunculus: Implications for environmental health Open
Gadolinium (Gd), commonly used in contrast agents for medical imaging, has been detected in hospital wastewater and aquatic environments, raising environmental concerns. This study examined the accumulation and cellular impacts of Gd in th…
View article: Riparian vegetation entraps macroplastics along the entire river course: Implications for eco-safety activities and mitigation strategies
Riparian vegetation entraps macroplastics along the entire river course: Implications for eco-safety activities and mitigation strategies Open
Macroplastic litter causes detrimental effects on freshwater biota affecting human health. Despite the significant role of rivers in transporting plastic waste, most plastics remain in fluvial ecosystems, accumulating in infrastructure, ri…
View article: Plastic ingestion in aquatic insects: Implications of waterbirds and landfills and association with stable isotopes
Plastic ingestion in aquatic insects: Implications of waterbirds and landfills and association with stable isotopes Open
Wetlands provide numerous ecosystem services including freshwater purification. Nonetheless, their functionality is continuously impacted by many pollutants. Plastics are considered as an emerging threat for these ecosystems, but only rece…
View article: Lack of Small-Scale Changes in Breeding Birds after a Fire: Does the Resilience of Cork Oaks Favor Rapid Recolonization in Suburban Wood Patches?
Lack of Small-Scale Changes in Breeding Birds after a Fire: Does the Resilience of Cork Oaks Favor Rapid Recolonization in Suburban Wood Patches? Open
Forest fires are disturbance events that can impact biological assemblages at multiple scales. In this study, the structures of breeding bird communities in cork oak patches located in an agro-mosaic suburban landscape of central Italy (Ro…
View article: Monitoring macroplastics in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems: Expert survey reveals visual and drone-based census as most effective techniques
Monitoring macroplastics in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems: Expert survey reveals visual and drone-based census as most effective techniques Open
Anthropogenic litter, such as plastic, is investigated by the global scientific community from various fields employing diverse techniques. The goal is to assess and finally mitigate the pollutants' impacts on the natural environment. Plas…
View article: River functionality influences the distribution of the dipper Cinclus cinclus (Linnaeus, 1758)
River functionality influences the distribution of the dipper Cinclus cinclus (Linnaeus, 1758) Open
The dipper (Cinclus cinclus) is a species strongly linked to the riparian ecosystem, known to feed on aquatic macroinvertebrates, which are sensitive to water pollution. For this, dippers have been proposed as useful bioindicators of water…
View article: Diatoms as bioindicators for health assessments of ephemeral freshwater ecosystems: A comprehensive review
Diatoms as bioindicators for health assessments of ephemeral freshwater ecosystems: A comprehensive review Open
Ephemeral waters (EW) are sensitive and vulnerable ecosystems that, although the numerous ecosystem services provided, are poorly investigated and properly managed. Diatoms represent an important biological model largely used in aquatic pe…
View article: Non-native common snapping turtle Chelydra serpentina (Linnaeus, 1758) in Western Europe: a focus on Central Italy showing evidence of a hot spot of introduction
Non-native common snapping turtle Chelydra serpentina (Linnaeus, 1758) in Western Europe: a focus on Central Italy showing evidence of a hot spot of introduction Open
The common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina (Linnaeus, 1758), is a robust aquatic turtle native to southeast North America. However, it has also been introduced to other countries through the exotic pet trade, where it has gained popul…
View article: Conceptual model of global plants entrapping plastics
Conceptual model of global plants entrapping plastics Open
Aquatic plants, seagrasses, macrophytes, mangroves, and riparian vegetation are responsible for some of the most important ecosystem services provided on the Earth. Given their role in trapping plastics along rivers, we propose a new ecosy…
View article: Multitemporal Seagrass Mapping and Monitoring of Posidonia Meadows and Banquettes for Blue Carbon Conservation: The Poseidon Project
Multitemporal Seagrass Mapping and Monitoring of Posidonia Meadows and Banquettes for Blue Carbon Conservation: The Poseidon Project Open
In the framework of mapping underwater environments, Posidonia Oceanica (PO) is a fundamental indicator for environmental monitoring and related studies and analyses for climate change. The POSEIDON project aims to study, develop and test …
View article: Assessing teratogenic risks of gadolinium in freshwater environments: Implications for environmental health
Assessing teratogenic risks of gadolinium in freshwater environments: Implications for environmental health Open
View article: Passive biomonitoring of airborne microplastics using lichens: A comparison between urban, natural and protected environments
Passive biomonitoring of airborne microplastics using lichens: A comparison between urban, natural and protected environments Open
Currently, natural and urban ecosystems are affected by different types of atmospheric deposition, which can compromise the balance of the environment. Plastic pollution represents one of the major threats for biota, including lichens. Epi…