Diatom teratological forms and environmental alterations: a review
The foremost feature of a diatom is the species-specific ornamentation of the silicon cell wall,
which is preserved and faithfully reproduced through the generations. If exposed to different …
which is preserved and faithfully reproduced through the generations. If exposed to different …
Consistency in diatom response to metal-contaminated environments
S Morin, A Cordonier, I Lavoie, A Arini, S Blanco… - Emerging and priority …, 2012 - Springer
Diatoms play a key role in the functioning of streams, and their sensitivity to many
environmental factors has led to the development of numerous diatom-based indices used …
environmental factors has led to the development of numerous diatom-based indices used …
Evaluation of water quality using water quality index (WQI) method and GIS in Aksu River (SW-Turkey)
The aim of this study is evaluate water quality of the Aksu River, the main river recharging
the Karacaören-1 Dam Lake and flowing approximately 145 km from Isparta province to …
the Karacaören-1 Dam Lake and flowing approximately 145 km from Isparta province to …
Improvements of the Biological Diatom Index (BDI): Description and efficiency of the new version (BDI-2006)
M Coste, S Boutry, J Tison-Rosebery, F Delmas - Ecological indicators, 2009 - Elsevier
The Biological Diatom Index (BDI) is a standardized method routinely used in France for the
surveillance of watercourse quality. This index is based on a list of 209 key species showing …
surveillance of watercourse quality. This index is based on a list of 209 key species showing …
Long-term survey of heavy-metal pollution, biofilm contamination and diatom community structure in the Riou Mort watershed, South-West France
S Morin, TT Duong, A Dabrin, A Coynel, O Herlory… - Environmental …, 2008 - Elsevier
In a metal-polluted stream in the Riou Mort watershed in SW France, periphytic biofilm was
analyzed for diatom cell densities and taxonomic composition, dry weight and metal bio …
analyzed for diatom cell densities and taxonomic composition, dry weight and metal bio …
Environmental impact of mining activities in the Lousal area (Portugal): chemical and diatom characterization of metal-contaminated stream sediments and surface …
Lousal mine is a typical “abandoned mine” with all sorts of problems as consequence of the
cessation of the mining activity and lack of infrastructure maintenance. The mine is closed at …
cessation of the mining activity and lack of infrastructure maintenance. The mine is closed at …
Looking back, looking forward: a review of the new literature on diatom teratological forms (2010–2020)
Over the last years, issues concerning diatom teratological forms and environmental stress
have received growing interest within the scientific community. Publications on this topic …
have received growing interest within the scientific community. Publications on this topic …
The use of diatoms in ecotoxicology and bioassessment: Insights, advances and challenges
Diatoms are regularly used for bioassessment and ecotoxicological studies in relation to
environmental and anthropogenic disturbances. Traditional taxonomical diatom parameters …
environmental and anthropogenic disturbances. Traditional taxonomical diatom parameters …
Assessment of water quality status for the Selangor River in Malaysia
Water quality degradation in the Selangor River will still be present in the years to come
since pollutant loads from poultry farms, municipal wastewaters, and industrial wastewaters …
since pollutant loads from poultry farms, municipal wastewaters, and industrial wastewaters …
Heavy metal pollution downstream the abandoned Coval da Mó mine (Portugal) and associated effects on epilithic diatom communities
This study examined trace-element concentrations in 39 sediment samples collected in the
vicinity of the abandoned Coval da Mó mine, and evaluated the anthropogenic contaminant …
vicinity of the abandoned Coval da Mó mine, and evaluated the anthropogenic contaminant …