Features of the colonial diatom Didymosphenia are reviewed, especially D. geminata.
Although there is a long record of its occurrence in north temperate regions, mass growths …

Recent climate change has been especially pronounced in the High Arctic, however, the
responses of aquatic biota, such as diatoms, can be modified by site-specific environmental …

Heterogeneity generated by irregularities on the surface of streambed substrates is an
important determinant of local species diversity of algae. However, few investigators have …

Diatoms inhabiting terrestrial habitats that are affected by thermal activity remain poorly
studied, despite significant interest in the biodiversity of hot springs. The Kamchatka …

Summary 1 Univariate explanations of biodiversity have often failed to account for broad‐
scale patterns in species richness. As a result, increased attention has been paid to the …

ABSTRACT A floristic study based on epilithic samples collected from Bolivian cloud forest
streams yielded a total of 172 taxa, 41 of which were new or could not be determined based …

The Rio Grande silvery minnow (Hybognathus amarus) was historically an abundant and
widespread species in the Rio Grande Basin. Its decline to endangered status had many …

Se analizó el contenido de diatomeas de 151 muestras de humedales kársticos de agua
dulce (cenotes, charcos y sabanas inundadas) en la Reserva Ecológica El Edén. La …

Although diatom taxa have been observed and described for many years using light and
electron microscopy, several taxa have called for some clarifications and taxonomic …

Volcanic activity has a great impact on terrestrial ecosystems, including soil algae in general
and diatoms in particular. To understand the influence of volcanoes on the biodiversity of …