Non-perennial river segments—those that recurrently cease to flow or frequently dry—occur
in all river networks and are globally more abundant than perennial (always flowing) …

Abstract Knowledge of ecosystem-size influences on river populations and communities is
integral to the balancing of human and environmental needs for water. The multiple …

Knowing where and when rivers cease to flow provides an important basis for evaluating
riverine biodiversity, biogeochemistry and ecosystem services. We present a novel modeling …

Rivers are efficient corridors for aquatic animals, primarily under the assumption of perennial
flow. However, the recognition that river drying is a common and widespread phenomenon …

Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams are the world's dominant type of river ecosystem
and are becoming more common because of global change. However, the inclusion of …

The majority of microplastics (MPs) found in the environment originate from plastic
fragmentation occurring in the environment and are influenced by environmental factors …

River networks contribute disproportionately to the global carbon cycle. However, global
estimates of carbon emissions from inland waters are based on perennial rivers, even …

River fragmentation by drying and damming is occurring more frequently in the
Anthropocene era, yet there is limited knowledge of how this fragmentation influences …

Transitions between dry and wet hydrologic states are the defining characteristic of non-
perennial rivers and streams, which constitute the majority of the global river network …

Temporary rivers, forming the majority of river networks worldwide, are key biodiversity
hotspots. Despite their great value for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem functioning …