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 …

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 …

Springs are relevant environments from an ecological point of view. The microhabitat‐
mosaic structure of these ecotones often harbors high biodiversity. Due to the temperature …

Many life-history events in aquatic invertebrates are triggered by seasonal changes in water
temperature, but other ecological factors may be important as well. To rule out the …

There are about 130 nonmarine free-living freshwater ostracods in 46 genera reported so far
from Turkey. Almost half (47%) of these species in about 24 genera is belonged to one …

The replacement of native vegetation with monoculture eucalyptus plantations and the
growing demand for water are strongly threatening the springs and, consequently, the fauna …

In alpine river networks, water source (ie snow, ice or groundwater) plays a major role in
influencing flow regimes, benthic habitat and macro‐invertebrate community structure …

Karst springs represent valuable and often the most threatened habitats in the riverine
landscape. Unlike other stream habitats, they have several specifics that determine their …

The decomposition of allochthonous dead organic matter is a key process for the
metabolism and functioning of stream and spring ecosystems. The litter breakdown process …

Mediterranean karst springs are affected by strong climatic seasonality, with long, dry and
hot summers and are increasingly threatened by anthropogenic pressures. In Sardinia …