A review of Italian research on free-living marine nematodes and the future perspectives on their use as Ecological Indicators (EcoInds)
F Semprucci, V Losi, M Moreno - Mediterranean …, 2015 - ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr
The use of free-living marine nematodes as ecological indicators (EcoInds) of human
impacts has increased greatly in Italy since 1990. This paper is a summary of the Italian …
impacts has increased greatly in Italy since 1990. This paper is a summary of the Italian …
Hydrological heterogeneity, nutrient dynamics and water quality of a non-tidal lentic ecosystem (Lesina Lagoon, Italy)
The dynamics of the Lesina coastal lagoon (Italy) in terms of nutrients, phytoplankton and
chemical–physical parameters were evaluated, together with their functional relationships …
chemical–physical parameters were evaluated, together with their functional relationships …
Distribution and ecological relevance of fine sediments in organic-enriched lagoons: the case study of the Cabras lagoon (Sardinia, Italy)
P Magni, G De Falco, S Como, D Casu, A Floris… - Marine Pollution …, 2008 - Elsevier
In organic-enriched sedimentary systems, like many Mediterranean coastal lagoons, a
detailed analysis of sediment grain size composition and partitioning within the muds is …
detailed analysis of sediment grain size composition and partitioning within the muds is …
Meiobenthos and free-living nematodes as tools for biomonitoring environments affected by riverine impact
F Semprucci, F Frontalini, C Sbrocca… - Environmental …, 2015 - Springer
The effects of the human impact on the coastal environments and relative biota can be
different and even greater than those derived by natural fluctuations. The major disturbance …
different and even greater than those derived by natural fluctuations. The major disturbance …
Assessment of the ecological quality (EcoQ) of the Venice lagoon using the structure and biodiversity of the meiofaunal assemblages
Abstract Transitional Environments (TEs) have been deeply modified to meet human
requirements, and for this reason are currently ranked among the most endangered aquatic …
requirements, and for this reason are currently ranked among the most endangered aquatic …
The nematode assemblage of a coastal lagoon (Lake Varano, southern Italy): ecology and biodiversity patterns
This study was conducted in Lake Varano (southern Italy) in order to determine the
environmental parameters that influence nematode taxonomic and functional diversity and …
environmental parameters that influence nematode taxonomic and functional diversity and …
Environmental quality assessment of El Bibane lagoon (Tunisia) using taxonomic and functional diversity of meiofauna and nematodes
The lagoon of El Bibane (Tunisia) is a Mediterranean coastal area that is affected by an
increasing human impact. Thus, an estimation of its biodiversity and an ecological quality …
increasing human impact. Thus, an estimation of its biodiversity and an ecological quality …
Do physiography and hydrology determine the physico-chemical properties and trophic status of coastal lagoons? A comparative approach
Coastal lagoons are very heterogeneous systems covering a wide range of physiographical
and hydrological characteristics. The hypothesis of the present investigation was that …
and hydrological characteristics. The hypothesis of the present investigation was that …
Biodiversity trends of the meiofaunal and foraminiferal assemblages of Lake Varano (southern Italy)
F Frontalini, F Semprucci… - Proceedings of the …, 2014 - meridian.allenpress.com
In this study, the meiofaunal diversity in Lake Varano (southern Italy) is investigated in detail.
Using a statistical approach, these data were coupled with the physicochemical parameters …
Using a statistical approach, these data were coupled with the physicochemical parameters …
Agar‐based pellets as feed for sea urchins (Paracentrotus lividus): rheological behaviour, digestive enzymes and gonad growth
The algal polysaccharide agar has long been used as a food binder due to its structure,
rheological behaviour, stability and interactions–properties that help to generate firm, round …
rheological behaviour, stability and interactions–properties that help to generate firm, round …