1. DNA metabarcoding is a cost‐effective species identification approach with great potential
to assist entomological ecologists. This review presents a practical guide to help …

DNA metabarcoding is increasingly used for the assessment of aquatic communities, and
numerous studies have investigated the consistency of this technique with traditional …

Benthic macroinvertebrates are among the most used biological quality elements for
assessing the condition of all types of aquatic ecosystems worldwide (ie, fresh water …

Conventional morphology-based identification is commonly used for routine assessment of
freshwater ecosystems. However, cost and time efficient techniques such as high-throughput …

Sediment flushing can tackle reservoirs siltation and improve sediment flux through dammed
rivers. However, the increase of the sediment loading below the dam can trigger a suite of …

Macroinvertebrate assemblages are the most common bioindicators used for stream
biomonitoring, yet the standard approach exhibits several time‐consuming steps, including …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis provides an efficient and objective approach for
monitoring and assessing ecological status; however, studies on the eDNA of aquatic …

Sedimentation is one of the main eco-morphological and technological challenges
associated with reservoirs. Sedimentation not only reduces the functional capacity of a …

Owing to the extreme climate and growing water demand, water shortage problem has
become a new norm. Desalination fills the gap in the water supply, and the daily capacity of …

Hummingbirds consume sugars from nectar, sap and honeydew, and obtain protein, fat and
minerals from arthropods. To date, the identity of arthropod taxa in hummingbird diets has …