An integrative approach to assess the impact of disturbance on native fish in lakes

G Thomson‐Laing, L Schallenberg, D Kelly… - Biological …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Freshwater fish are in a perilous state with more than 30% of species considered critically
endangered. Yet significant ecological and methodological complexities constrain our ability …

Interannual variability in the trophic niche of young‐of‐year fish belonging to four piscivorous species coexisting in a natural lake

S Westrelin, P Balzani, PJ Haubrock… - Freshwater …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Predatory fish species play a key role in aquatic ecosystems by exerting top‐down control
on the food web. Also, their intra‐guild trophic interactions (ie competition) are crucial for the …

The simultaneous stable isotope analysis of skin and blood gives insights on habitats shifts in Mediterranean loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta, Linneus 1758)

M Gelippi, MF Blasi, MFW Gauger, G Favero… - Estuarine, Coastal and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Marine turtles are key indicator species of ecosystem function and environmental health,
however, many of their life-history features remain cryptic. Particularly, the understanding of …

Understanding feeding competition under laboratory conditions: Rohu (Labeo rohita) versus Amazon sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys spp.)

S Mallick, JK Sundaray, R Ghosal - Behavioural Processes, 2024 - Elsevier
Competitive interactions between species is widely prevalent within the animal world. In this
manuscript, we attempted to understand feeding competitions between the Amazon sailfin …

[HTML][HTML] Trophic niches, trophic positions, and niche overlaps between non-native and native fish species in a subalpine lake

D Cicala, G Polgar, JR Mor, R Piscia, S Brignone… - Water, 2020 - mdpi.com
In the last century, Italian freshwater ecosystems have been invaded by several non-native
fish species. In the subalpine Lake Mergozzo (northern Italy), several recently introduced …

Will the experimental population control of an invasive crayfish influence the diet and trophic position of a native crayfish? An assessment using stable isotopes

SBOH Miller, MYL Wong, D Mazumder… - Marine and …, 2023 - CSIRO Publishing
Context Trophic overlap between invasive and native species can cause a competitive
displacement of the native. In Australian freshwaters, the invasive crayfish Cherax destructor …

[HTML][HTML] Reduced sampling intensity through key sampling site selection for optimal characterization of riverine fish communities by eDNA metabarcoding

C Van Driessche, T Everts, S Neyrinck, I Deflem… - Ecological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Effective conservation management of river systems requires a comprehensive
understanding of local and regional biodiversity, necessitating accurate characterization of …

Spatial variation in the feeding strategies of Mediterranean fish: Flatfish and mullet in the Gulf of Gaeta (Italy)

D Cicala, E Calizza, G Careddu, F Fiorentino… - Aquatic Ecology, 2019 - Springer
Marine coastal areas are highly productive due to the presence of various inputs of organic
matter, including terrestrial material, which fuels food webs. However, the ecological …

Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Removing the Globally Invasive Eastern Mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki from Lotic Environments

E Kalogianni, N Koutsikos, E Smeti, Y Kapakos… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Effective control measures for small-bodied invasive alien species (IAS) in lotic
environments are essential for preserving native biodiversity and ecosystem health. This …

Comparison of resource use by invasive Black Carp and native fishes using isotopic niche analysis reveals spatial variation in potential competition

HS Evans Jr, AA Coulter, AL Johnson, JT Lamer… - Biological …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Invasive Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) pose a dual threat to North
American freshwater ecosystems through consumption of threatened and endangered …