Some species within the family Plasmodiidae (Haemosporida) have been extensively
studied due to their implications for human health. However, for other haemosporidians that …

Despite providing significant assistance to human society, cascade dams can also have
negative impacts on river ecosystems. As the crucial components of river ecosystem, the …

Anoxic conditions within reservoirs related to thermal stratification and oxygen depletion
lead to methylmercury (MeHg) production, a key process governing the uptake of mercury in …

The Americas hold the greatest bird diversity worldwide. Likewise, ectoparasite diversity is
remarkable, including ticks of the Argasidae and Ixodidae families–commonly associated …

Hydropower dams are touted as one of the cleanest forms of energy production, yet they are
associated with severe environmental impacts on both the physical structure and functioning …

The global prosperity of reservoirs has resulted in widespread habitat loss and degradation,
but little attention has been given to the survival crisis of terrestrial biota. Herein, we …

In the present study, changes in fish species composition, distribution, and diversity caused
by cascade dam constructions on Someșul Cald River, Romania, were analyzed. Cascade …

Freshwater fish are crucial components of aquatic ecosystems that are affected by a range of
anthropogenic activities. Freshwater bodies in Nepal are under different threats affecting …

Amazon river floodplains sustain distinct kinds of seasonally flooded habitats along with
their specialized biota. River sediment load and geomorphology determine vegetation …

Landscape changes resulting from human activities have resulted in range restrictions and
substantial reductions in population sizes of most animals. The construction of hydroelectric …