This review provides a detailed synthesis of the effects of glacier retreat and permafrost thaw
on stream ecosystems in the European Alps. As a working framework, we present a …

Lake phytoplankton studies outnumber studies on lake periphyton by an order of magnitude,
and most periphyton research has been done in streams. Most benthic algal taxa found in …

Springs are unique aquatic habitats that contribute significantly to local and regional
biodiversity because of their high habitat complexity and the large number of different spring …

Diatoms have been widely used to detect changes in streams and rivers water quality due to
their specific sensibility to a variety of ecological conditions. Their tolerances and …

This essay discusses the need for, advantages and challenges of integrating the scientific
disciplines of ecology and hydrogeology in the study of groundwater-dependent ecosystems …

Springs are biodiversity hotspots and unique habitats that are threatened, especially by
water overdraft. Here we review knowledge on ambient-temperature (non-geothermal) …

Abstract Aim Springs in the Australian arid zone are distinct from other waterways because
they house a large number of endemic species. We aimed to assess spatial patterns in …

In the presence of different environmental stressors, diatoms can produce frustules
presenting different types of deformities. Metals and trace elements are among the most …

Freshwater biodiversity is disproportionally endangered and under-prioritized. Algal Red
Lists literature is very limited, and there are only two editions of a single diatom-specific Red …

This study explores the factors affecting the biodiversity of diatoms, vegetation with focus on
bryophytes, and invertebrates with focus on water mites, in a series of 16 spring-habitats …