Urbanisation of riverine landscape is an increasing threat to the functionality of river
ecosystems. In this study, we identify and classify macroinvertebrates indicator signature …

Macroinvertebrate signature traits' and ecological preferences' distribution patterns and their
responses to urban and agricultural pollution were explored in rivers-draining urban …

Chironomid (Diptera: Chironomidae) larvae play an important role in a wide range of aquatic
ecosystems. The study focuses on Chironomidae trophic guilds and morphological types as …

The expansion of fish farming globally, driven by rising demand for fish as a food source,
has raised substantial environmental concerns due to its impact on aquatic ecosystems. This …

The influence of urbanization on macroinvertebrate traits was explored in forested rivers in
the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Physico-chemical variables were sampled on a monthly …

The feasibility of use microalgae biotechnology to improve water quality together with the
production of biomass to replace fish meal or fish oil in two marine fish farms with different …

Functional trait-based measures can reflect local environmental conditions and are claimed
as promising approaches for environmental monitoring and assessment programs. The …

Urban–industrial contamination in streams affects the functional structure of chironomid
assemblages. The aims of this study were to determine whether water quality affects the …

Exotic species have invaded freshwater ecosystems, causing biodiversity loss of associated
communities. We investigated the influence of the invasive macrophyte Hydrilla verticillata …

Trait-based approach (TBA) in recent time has received tremendous attention as
complementary tool over taxonomic-based approach in assessing ecological health of …