Nematodes are non-segmented roundworms evenly distributed with various habitats
ranging to approximately every ecological extremity. These are the least studied organisms …

Nematodes are the most diverse but most minor studied microorganisms found in soil, water,
animals, or plants. Either beneficial or pathogenic, they significantly affect human and …

Abstract Analysis of environmental DNA is increasingly used to characterize ecological
communities, but the effectiveness of this approach depends on the accuracy of taxonomic …

High-throughput sequencing of a targeted genetic marker is being widely used to analyze
biodiversity across taxa and environments. Amid a multitude of exciting findings, scientists …

Microscopic organisms are the dominant and most diverse organisms on Earth. Nematodes,
as part of this microscopic diversity, are by far the most abundant animals and their diversity …

Biomonitoring approaches and investigations of many ecological questions require
assessments of the biodiversity of a given habitat. Small organisms, ranging from …

Benthic diatoms are routinely used as ecological indicators in rivers. A standardized
methodology is based on biofilm sampling, species identification, and counting under …

Coastal benthic biodiversity is under increased pressure from climate change,
eutrophication, hypoxia, and changes in salinity due to increase in river runoff. The Baltic …

While previous studies have highlighted the potential of DNA‐based methods for the
biomonitoring of freshwater macroinvertebrates, a limited number have investigated …

Accurate assessments of biodiversity are crucial to advising ecosystem-monitoring programs
and understanding ecosystem function. Nevertheless, a standard operating procedure to …