Microbial environmental DNA and RNA (collectively 'eNA') originate from a diverse and
abundant array of microbes present in environmental samples. These eNA signals, largely …

Field observations form the basis of the majority of studies on microphytobenthic algal
communities in freshwater ecosystems. Controlled mesocosm experiments data are …

Extensive global glacial retreats are threatening cryosphere ecosystem functioning and the
associated biota in glacier-fed water systems. Understanding multi-group biodiversity …

The importance of sustainable bioassessment and management of coasts to maintain good
trophic status is increasing due to the high anthropogenic impacts on marine ecosystems …

The indicator value of diatoms for assessing water quality in rivers and streams has long
been demonstrated by scientists and later accepted by water resource managers. Besides …

Benthic diatoms have been widely utilized for assessing the ecological status of rivers, due
to their ability to reflect the environmental changes from natural and anthropogenic …

Tufa deposits in karst rivers are unique habitats created by mutual interactions between
specific environmental and biotope features and inhabited by diatoms as a highly abundant …

Polar regions are among the most extreme habitats on Earth. However, diatom biodiversity
in those regions is much more extensive and ecologically diverse than previously thought …

Abstract The Joint Danube Survey (JDS) is a regular transnational survey to monitor the
quality of the Danube and its main tributaries, in accordance with the EU Water Framework …

The loss of biodiversity in urban wetlands has become increasingly severe due to
urbanization. Based on their attachment patterns, benthic diatoms can be divided into …