Epiphytic biofilm is an important component in freshwater ecosystems and is one of the main
primary producers in shallow freshwater ecosystems. The epiphytic biofilm is comprised of …

Habitat complexity describes a wide array of spatial distribution patterns of physical
structures in habitats. It affects aquatic ecosystems on multiple levels from individuals (eg …

Trait-based approaches have been widely used to explore the relationships between
submerged macrophytes and their surrounding environments. However, the effects of …

湿地是处于水陆之间过渡性地带的生态系统类型, 其通过特殊的生态过程和功能,
产生了许多与人类福祉相关的服务, 对维持区域, 国家生态安全和可持续发展具有重要意义 …

Microbes in epiphytic biofilms and surface sediments play crucial roles in the
biogeochemical cycles in wetlands. However, little is known about the compositions of …

The issue of black and smelly water bodies has been important for urban management, and
ecological restoration by submerged macrophytes is an effective technology to prevent and …

In aquatic ecosystems, large amounts of epiphytic bacteria living on the leaf surfaces of
submerged macrophytes play important roles in affecting plant growth and biogeochemical …

Mass development of macrophytes is an increasing problem in many aquatic systems
worldwide. Dense mats of macrophytes can negatively affect activities like boating, fishing or …

Agricultural activities often lead to nutrient enrichment and habitat modification in rivers,
possibly altering macroinvertebrate assemblages and hence ecosystem functioning. For the …

Restoration of submerged macrophytes is widely applied to counteract eutrophication in
shallow lakes. However, proliferation and accumulation of filamentous algae (possessing …