The halite-encrusted salt pans (salars) present at low elevations in the hyperarid core of the
Atacama Desert in northern Chile are unique features of one of the driest and possibly …

Water diversion has been widely used to address water shortages and security issues.
However, its long-term ecological impacts, particularly on the biodiversity and structure of …

Ecological preferences and distribution of Aulacoseira species in southeastern Brazilian
reservoirs with varying trophic states were studied. One hundred and fourteen plankton …

Long‐term dynamics of phytoplankton have been addressed in marine and lake systems,
but rarely in rivers. Large rivers, however, are highly human‐impacted, whereas global …

Land-use imposes an important potential threat on the aquatic ecosystems of riverine
habitats. In this study, DNA metabarcoding was used to assess the effect of land-use on …

Although metacommunity dynamics of lentic phytoplankton are relatively well-documented,
studies on the role of environmental and spatial processes in shaping phytoplankton …

Due to its geographical position and climatic characteristics Hungary has many types of
surface waters ranging from large rivers to small streams, or from large steppe lakes to small …

Exchange between groundwater (GW), hyporheic zone waters (HZ) and surface waters (SW)
is critical for water quality, quantity, and the ecological health and functioning of all three …

Silica incorporation into biomaterials, such as Bioglass and Si-substituted calcium
phosphate ceramics has received significant attention in bone tissue engineering over the …

Fresh water biodiversity is an increasing concern due to growing human impact. Herein, we
report a long-term survey (ca. 90 years) of sedimentary diatoms and the modern flora from …