Mediterranean spring ecosystems are unique habitats at the interface between surface
water and groundwater. These ecosystems support a remarkable array of biodiversity and …

This special issue provides an overview of recent advances in the study of chironomids
(Diptera chironomidae), as an outcome of the 20 th International Symposium on …

To effectively address biodiversity loss, it is essential to prioritize conservation efforts by
identifying areas of high conservation value. Ecological uniqueness is a valuable metric for …

This paper presents the first results of 1‐year survey of aquatic Diptera, carried out in two
Moroccan High Atlas rivers, Assif Ahançal and Assif n'Aït Bouguemaz, which are registered …

Mentum deformities in chironomids have been commonly used as indicators of metal
contamination in freshwater ecosystems. Incidence of these deformities suggests sublethal …

A conservação e preservação dos recursos hídricos são fundamentais para a
sustentabilidade da vida e manutenção dos ecossistemas. Dentre os recursos hídricos, as …

An adult male Synorthocladius was collected in the middle basin of the Adige River in the
city of Verona, northern Italy. A combination of atypical characters for the genus signalled a …

Un incremento en las deformidades morfológicas en estructuras de la capsula cefálica de
las larvas de quironómidos (Diptera, Chironomidae), ha sido asociado con la presencia y …

Mentum deformities in chironomids have been commonly used as indicators of metal
contamination in freshwater ecosystems. Incidence of these deformities suggests sublethal …

ABSTRACT Chironomids (Diptera, Chironomidae) represent the most abundant family of
insects in freshwaters, both in terms of number of individuals and specific diversity. In the …