Freshwater network ecosystems consist of interconnected lotic and lentic environments
within the same catchment area. Using Plitvice Lakes as an example, we studied the …

Ciliates are single celled eukaryotes recognized as key players in the microbial loop of
aquatic ecosystems. The present study was carried out on the Krka River (Croatia), a karst …

We identify local hotspots of elevated species richness and endemicity of aquatic insects in
the Dinarides (Balkans) using aquatic Empididae (Diptera) as models and compared …

Remarkably, unlike other parts of Europe, the ecology of mayflies in the southeastern
regions is still poorly known. Here we present the first comprehensive study of …

Simple Summary Long-term research tends to fall short in the fast-track “publish or perish”
research era, even in ecology where it is proven time and time again that natural community …

Stoneflies are among the most sensitive aquatic insect taxa and therefore arguably the best
indicator of the excellent, ie pristine, ecological status of surface streams. Karst habitats are …

Research examining mayfly ecology in karst streams and rivers has increased in recent
years, though microhabitat preferences remain poorly characterized. We examined mayfly …

Ecological traits of dragonfly larvae in tufa-depositing habitats of the Dinaric karst were
studied monthly over a one-year period (2007–2008). The study encompassed various lotic …

We describe a new autumnal caddisfly species Chaetopteryx bucari sp. n. from 8 localities in
the Banovina region of Croatia. We also present molecular, taxonomic and ecological notes …

Simple Summary Chironomids or non-biting midges, which are a diverse group of insects,
can be found in various freshwater habitats. Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, known …