Microplastic pollution is a major environmental concern and the subject of a rapidly growing
body of research. Much of this research has focused on the direct effects of microplastics on …

Inter‐specific interactions are key factors in the structuring and functioning of ecological
communities. Therefore, it is necessary to assess species interactions, such as predator …

The process of urbanisation is increasing the frequency and magnitude of fluctuations in the
availability of food resources for fish. In this study, we investigated whether the diet and prey …

To convert external light into internal neural signal, vertebrates rely on a special group of
proteins, the visual opsins. Four of the five types of visual opsins—short-wavelength …

The most widespread and numerous inland fish in the world is likely the mosquitofish
(Gambusia affinis and G. holbrooki, Poeciliidae). Much has been written about the basic …

Anthropogenic pollutants are an ongoing problem in aquatic environments. One such
pollutant is fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly known by the brand …

Abstract The mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis: Poeciliidae) is one of the world's most
widespread invaders, but our ability to predict the consequences for native species in the …

Rising temperatures may alter consumer diets through increased metabolic demand and
altered resource availability. However, current theories assessing dietary shifts with warming …

Invasive poeciliid fishes have been negatively affecting recipient ecosystems globally.
However, the ecological consequences of their invasions can vary seasonally and spatially …

The introduction of the amphipod Dikerogammarus villosus in European fresh waters is to
date recognized as a threat to the integrity of invaded communities. Predation by D. villosus …