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 …

Like aquatic habitats in nature, artificial reefs (ARs) have been investigated to determine
whether their complexity affects species diversity. Moreover, studies have been carried out …

Dytiscids are top invertebrate predators in most freshwater habitats, particularly in lentic
systems such as wetlands and ponds. Adult and larval dytiscids are often considered to be …

Trophic interactions are at the core of several key ecological processes and theories as they
determine the flow of material and energy within and across communities and habitats …

Climate change–driven phenological shifts alter the temporal distributions of natural
populations and communities, but we have little understanding of how these shifts affect …

Biodiversity can be measured at multiple organizational scales. While traditional studies
have focused at taxonomic diversity, recent studies have emphasized the ecological …

Body size and habitat complexity are important regulatory factors in predator–prey
dynamics. The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of the relationship between …

Populations of many of the diving beetles (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) in Japan are declining.
Effective captive breeding techniques are needed to elucidate the ecology of these species …

Intraguild interactions affect population and community structure through a combination of
competition and predation. Changes in size structure influence intraguild interactions by …