Temporary rivers are characterized by shifting habitats between flowing, isolated pools, and
dry phases. Despite the fact that temporary rivers are currently receiving increasing attention …

Ephemeral resource patches (ERPs)–short lived resources including dung, carrion,
temporary pools, rotting vegetation, decaying wood, and fungi–are found throughout every …

Mediterranean temporary ponds (MTPs) is a priority habitat according to the Natura 2000
network of the European Union (Natura code 3170, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC) and is …

In many regions, climate change is prolonging dry periods in rivers and wetlands, exposing
freshwater invertebrates to increased periods of desiccation. Invertebrates show a range of …

In the light of the recent surge of interest in small and often temporary wetlands as model
systems for ecological and evolutionary research, this article reviews current knowledge on …

At some stage in their life cycle, most zooplankton in temporary waters produce dormant
eggs that assemble in a persistent egg bank to cope with unfavourable conditions. As part of …

Nematodes colonize almost all aquatic habitats worldwide. Despite their small size,
restricted locomotion and lack of pelagic larvae, they can reach even isolated habitats within …

Disturbance and dispersal are two fundamental ecological processes that shape diversity
patterns, yet their interaction and the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood …

EU countries are required to perform an assessment of all freshwater habitats larger than 50
ha by 2015 to meet the requirements set by the Water Framework Directive (2000). To …

Ecosystems generally are not stable over long periods of time and are subject to
disturbances of different frequencies and intensities. As a result, natural communities usually …