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 …

Human activities such as industrialisation, urbanisation and agriculture have adversely
impacted terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Water pollutants such as heavy metals and …

Our study developed an approach to biological assessment that would document effects of
pollution on benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages in Florida streams. The primary …

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 …

1. The structure of lotic macroinvertebrate communities may be strongly influenced by land‐
use practices within catchments. However, the relative magnitude of influence on the …

The field of ecotoxicology is experiencing a surge in attention among ecologists as we gain
a deeper appreciation for how contaminants can impact natural ecosystems. This interest is …

The use of terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates as a management tool for monitoring change
in ecosystems is reviewed and critically evaluated. Their suitability and value for assessing a …

"… a number of chapters provide excellent summaries of the modern methods available for
studying fungal ecology, along with those more traditional methods that are still extremely …

This work is intended as a general and concise overview of Ephemeroptera biology,
diversity, and services provided to humans and other parts of our global array of freshwater …