We demonstrate that the distribution of the functional feeding groups of aquatic insects is
related to hierarchical patch dynamics. Patches are sites with unique environmental and …

Environmental degradation from human pressures includes the conversion of native
vegetation cover into pastures and cropland, as well as riparian deforestation, leading to …

This study aimed to survey the benthic macroinvertebrate fauna of a first order stream
located in an agricultural area, and to assess the environmental factors involved in the …

The purpose of this work was to verify the benthic macroinvertebrates community responses
through environmental factors along a headwater tropical reservoir. Samplings were taken …

The objective of our study was to compare leaf breakdown rates (k) and the influence of
microorganisms and aquatic invertebrates on mass loss of Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) …

Os macroinvertebrados bentônicos e nectônicos representam elementos importantes na
estrutura e funcionamento dos ecossistemas aquáticos e sua distribuição é influenciada …

In order to evaluate the potential risks of human visitation on macroinvertebrate communities
in streams, we investigated the effect of trampling using two short-term experiments …

Riparian vegetation is one of the most important abiotic components determining the water
flow pattern in lotic ecosystems, influencing the composition, richness, and diversity of …

This study aimed to evaluate the water quality in the Tigreiro river, Jacuí river Basin, using
different approaches. Benthic macroinvertebrates were sampled in July 2010 (winter) and …

This work presents a updated checklist of mayflies (Insecta: Ephemeroptera) from Bahia
State, including new records of species based on collections performed between 2013 and …