AIM: The aim of this paper was to study the spatial distribution and functional feeding
structure of aquatic insect communities of 18 streams at different altitudes in Mambucaba …

Studies on aquatic insects have found divergent results when assessing the effects of the
environment and spatial structure on the community. The inappropriate choice of taxonomic …

Land-use alterations and pesticide run-offs are among the main causes for impairment in
agricultural areas. We evaluated the influence of different land-uses (forest, pasture and …

(As espécies de Ephemeroptera (Insecta) registradas para o Brasil). Uma lista da fauna de
Ephemeroptera do Brasil, com todas as espécies, gêneros e famílias registrados para o país …

Abstract Rapid Bioassessment Protocols (RBPs) have been widely used to assess the
ecological health of aquatic ecosystems. Specific aims of RBPs for wadeable streams are to …

Aquatic macroinvertebrate diversity and composition in streams along an altitudinal gradient
in Southeastern Brazil. A study concerning taxonomic richness and composition of the …

We demonstrate that the distribution of the functional feeding groups of aquatic insects is
related to hierarchical patch dynamics. Patches are sites with unique environmental and …

Riparian forests have positive effects on water quality and biodiversity. However, most
studies have only tested the effects of distinct vegetation types or streams with and without …

Leaf litter in streams is exploited by benthic macroinvertebrates, and leaf traits may influence
colonisation by this group. This study aimed to compare the leaf decomposition rates …

We evaluated the effect of environmental factors on the abundance and genera richness of
aquatic insects colonizing artificial substrates. We also assessed the relative effects of …