The importance of microbial activity to ecosystem function in aquatic ecosystems is well
established, but microbial diversity has been less frequently addressed. This review and …

Of all ecosystems, freshwaters support the most dynamic and highly concentrated
biodiversity on Earth. These attributes of freshwater biodiversity along with increasing …

Temporary streams are characterized by the alternation of dry and wet hydrological phases,
creating both a harsh environment for the biota as well as a high diversity of opportunities for …

Temporary rivers are characterized by shifting habitats between flowing, isolated pools, and
dry phases. Despite the fact that temporary rivers are currently receiving increasing attention …

Microorganisms play pivotal roles within aquatic ecosystems, affecting their structure,
functioning and services. However, little is known about the effects of water stratification and …

Sediment bacterial communities play a critical role in biogeochemical cycling in lotic
ecosystems. Despite their ecological significance, the effects of urban discharge on …

Microbial colonization on plastic polymers has been extensively explored, however the
temporal dynamics of biofilm community in Antarctic environments are almost unknown. As a …

Nonperennial streams dominate global river networks and are increasing in occurrence
across space and time. When surface flow ceases or the surface water dries, flow or …

Global climate changes have increased the duration and frequency of river flow interruption,
affecting the physical and community structure of benthic biofilms. However, the dynamic …

Drought is common in rivers, yet how this disturbance regulates metabolic activity across
network scales is largely unknown. Drought often lowers gross primary production (GPP) …