Variability in flow as a result of seasonal precipitation patterns is a defining element of
streams and rivers in Mediterranean-climate regions of the world and strongly influences the …

In Mediterranean climate areas, the great seasonal variability in temperature and rainfall is
considered to be an evolutionary pressure that constrains plant and animal communities …

Temporary streams comprise a large proportion of the total length of most stream networks,
and the great majority of arid‐land stream networks, so it is important to understand their …

Intermittent streams are common worldwide, and the ability of invertebrates to recover from
floods and drought is a key feature of communities from these highly disturbed ecosystems …

The macroinvertebrate fauna of five karst (limestone) springbrook systems with contrasting
physical habitat and discharge patterns were investigated to examine the role of flow …

Cyanobacteria are harmful algae that are monitored worldwide to prevent the effects of the
toxins that they can produce. Most research efforts have focused on direct or indirect effects …

In freshwater ecosystems, Chironomidae are currently considered indicators of poor water
quality because the family is often abundant in degraded sites. However, it incorporates taxa …

A comprehensive framework for understanding species coexistence Coexistence is the
central concept in community ecology, but an understanding of this concept requires that we …

Limestone (karst) springs within the River Wye catchment (Derbyshire, UK) were
investigated to examine the influence of physical and chemical characteristics and habitat …

The generalization of ecological results from temporary streams needs the study of those
ecosystems across a broad scale of running waters, covering the geographical ecological …