The role of allochthonous organic matter in lotic ecosystems has been an important research
topic among aquatic ecologists since the seminal work by Lindeman was published in 1942 …

The trophic state of many streams is likely to deteriorate in the future due to the continuing
increase in human‐induced nutrient availability. Therefore, it is of fundamental importance to …

A definitive guide to the depth and breadth of the ecological sciences, revised and updated
The revised and updated fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems–now in full …

This book provides an introductory text in ecology aimed at undergraduate students and is
divided into sections entitled: introduction; conditions and resources; individuals …

Assessment of the condition of ecosystems is a critical prerequisite for alleviating effects of
the multiple anthropogenic stresses imposed on them. For stream ecosystems, a multitude of …

River health monitoring traditionally has made use of structural measurements (water quality
or taxonomic composition of aquatic organisms). We argue that a more complete …

We investigated the effect of moderate eutrophication on leaf litter decomposition and
associated invertebrates in five reference and five eutrophied streams in central Portugal …

We measured ecosystem metabolism and organic matter transport seasonally in five
streams draining catchments dominated by native forest, exotic pine plantation, grazed …

1. The impact of agricultural activities on waterways is a global issue, but the magnitude of
the problem is often not clearly recognized by landowners, and land and water management …

Streams and rivers provide important services to humans, and therefore, their ecological
integrity should be a societal goal. Although ecological integrity encompasses structural and …