Environmental warming in shallow lakes: a review of potential changes in community structure as evidenced from space-for-time substitution approaches
M Meerhoff, F Teixeira-de Mello, C Kruk… - Advances in ecological …, 2012 - Elsevier
Shallow lakes, one of the most widespread water bodies in the world landscape, are very
sensitive to climate change. Several theories predict changes in community traits, relevant …
sensitive to climate change. Several theories predict changes in community traits, relevant …
Deeper knowledge of shallow waters: reviewing the invertebrate fauna of southern African temporary wetlands
Temporary lentic wetlands are becoming increasingly recognised for their collective role in
contributing to biodiversity at the landscape scale. In southern Africa, a region with a high …
contributing to biodiversity at the landscape scale. In southern Africa, a region with a high …
Factors influencing zooplankton size structure at contrasting temperatures in coastal shallow lakes: implications for effects of climate change
S Brucet, D Boix, XD Quintana, E Jensen… - Limnology and …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
We assessed the importance of temperature, salinity, and predation for the size structure of
zooplankton and provided insight into the future ecological structure and function of shallow …
zooplankton and provided insight into the future ecological structure and function of shallow …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental assessment of salinization effects on freshwater zooplankton communities and their trophic interactions under eutrophic conditions
Freshwater ecosystems are becoming saltier due to human activities. The effects of
increased salinity can lead to cascading trophic interactions, affecting ecosystem functioning …
increased salinity can lead to cascading trophic interactions, affecting ecosystem functioning …
Patterns of composition and species richness of crustaceans and aquatic insects along environmental gradients in Mediterranean water bodies
Differences in the dynamics of ecological processes between Mediterranean and colder
temperate aquatic systems could imply different patterns in faunal communities in terms of …
temperate aquatic systems could imply different patterns in faunal communities in terms of …
Species richness of crustacean zooplankton and trophic structure of brackish lagoons in contrasting climate zones: north temperate Denmark and Mediterranean …
We sought to identify environmental factors influencing crustacean zooplankton species
richness in brackish lagoons and to elucidate whether crustacean zooplankton species …
richness in brackish lagoons and to elucidate whether crustacean zooplankton species …
Climate change and the future of freshwater biodiversity in Europe: a primer for policy-makers
Earth's climate is changing, and by the end of the 21st century in Europe, average
temperatures are likely to have risen by at least 2° C, and more likely 4° C with associated …
temperatures are likely to have risen by at least 2° C, and more likely 4° C with associated …
A new index of water quality assessment in Mediterranean wetlands based on crustacean and insect assemblages: the case of Catalunya (NE Iberian peninsula).
Abstract According to the European Water Framework Directive (2000/60/CE) tools are
required to evaluate wetland ecological quality. In this context, a biological index to evaluate …
required to evaluate wetland ecological quality. In this context, a biological index to evaluate …
[HTML][HTML] Groundwater dependence of coastal lagoons: The case of La Pletera salt marshes (NE Catalonia)
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems of the world, playing an
important role in coastal defense and wildlife conservation. These ecosystems, however, are …
important role in coastal defense and wildlife conservation. These ecosystems, however, are …
Inter-annual differences of ichthyofauna structure of the Guadiana estuary and adjacent coastal area (SE Portugal/SW Spain): Before and after Alqueva dam …
MA Chícharo, L Chícharo, P Morais - Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2006 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to evaluate how inter-annual changes in the volume of
freshwater input and water parameters (salinity, temperature, major dissolved nutrients …
freshwater input and water parameters (salinity, temperature, major dissolved nutrients …