Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotes with wide geographic distribution that can
produce secondary metabolites named cyanotoxins. These toxins can be classified into …

While studies of phytoplankton and terrestrial plant communities have increasingly
emphasised the use of functional traits in ecological research, few have yet to apply this …

In this study, eleven commonly used antibiotics including sulfonamides, tetracyclines,
aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and beta-lactams were evaluated for their acute and …

Monitoring diverse components of aquatic ecosystems is vital for elucidation of diversity
dynamics and processes, which alter freshwater ecosystems, but such studies are seldom …

The neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid is used in Bangladesh for a variety of crop
protection purposes. Imidacloprid may contaminate aquatic ecosystems via spray drift …

Abstract Microplastics (< 5 mm, MP) are ubiquitously distributed in the environment, causing
increasing concern regarding their potential toxicity to organisms. To date, most research …

The mean body size of limnetic cladocerans decreases from cold temperate to tropical
regions, in both the northern and the southern hemisphere. This size shift has been …

Cladocerans have been widely used as the bioassay organisms in evaluating the impact of
different toxic substances. Literature survey during the last 10 years revealed that …

Multiple species show significant trait shifts in response to urbanization. Yet, the impact of
anthropogenic warming linked to the urban heat island effect is remarkably understudied. In …

Salinization of freshwater bodies due to anthropogenic activity is currently a very serious
problem in Mexico. One of the consequences may be changes in the rotifer and cladoceran …