scholarly journals Microhabitat selection and distribution of functional feeding groups of mayfly larvae (Ephemeroptera) in lotic karst habitats

2018 ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Vilenica ◽  
Andreja Brigić ◽  
Michel Sartori ◽  
Zlatko Mihaljević
Keyword(s):  
Water Current ◽  
Functional Feeding Groups ◽  
Feeding Strategies ◽  
Microhabitat Selection ◽  
Dinaric Karst ◽  
Feeding Groups ◽  
Microhabitat Preferences ◽  
One Year ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Chemical Water

Research examining mayfly ecology in karst streams and rivers has increased in recent years, though microhabitat preferences remain poorly characterized. We examined mayfly assemblage taxonomy, functional feeding groups and microhabitat preferences in two contrasting lotic Dinaric karst catchments, one pristine and one anthropogenically impacted. At monthly intervals over a one-year period, all major microhabitats (i.e. dominated by boulders, cobbles, sand, silt, mosses, or angiosperms) were sampled at sites spanning springs, upper, middle and lower river reaches, and tufa barriers. In both catchments, mayfly species richness was comparable among microhabitats, while mayfly abundance was highest on mosses and lowest on silt. NMDS ordination did not group assemblages according to microhabitat type, which may reflect the greater influence of physical and chemical water properties. In both catchments and all microhabitats, mayfly assemblages were dominated by grazers/scrapers at upstream sites and by detritivores at downstream sites. Active filter feeders were more abundant in microhabitats with silt substrates and lower current velocities. This study demonstrated that certain mayfly species strongly preferred a specific microhabitat type, reflecting their water current preferences and feeding strategies, while other species shifted between microhabitats, likely in search of food resources and shelter. The results emphasize the importance of habitat heterogeneity in supporting diverse communities in karst rivers.

scholarly journals Trophic relations between macroinvertebrates in the Vlasina river (Serbia)

2006 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Paunovic ◽  
Dunja Jakovcev-Todorovic ◽  
V. Simic ◽  
Bojana Stojanovic ◽  
Ana Petrovic
Keyword(s):  
Benthic Community ◽  
The Other ◽  
Trophic Relationships ◽  
Functional Feeding Groups ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Trophic Relations ◽  
Faunal Composition ◽  
Feeding Groups ◽  
Physical And Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Physical And Chemical

The aim of the study presented was to define trophic relationships within the benthic community according to functional feeding groups (FFG) in the Vlasina River (Southeast Serbia), with an attempt to use those results to describe the watercourse. In an investigation performed during 1996, a total of 125 macrozoobenthic taxa were identified, 95 of which were included in FFG analyses. Although the investigated part of the river, in its physical and chemical characteristics, as well as characteristics of the benthofauna, generally corresponds to what could be expected, certain variations of faunal composition were observed along the river. Two groups of sites were separated by FFG analysis - sites on the upper section of the river and on a tributary (the Gradska River) comprised one group, while the remaining sites made up the other.

scholarly journals The role of the hydrological cycle on the temporal patterns of macroinvertebrate assemblages in an Andean foothill stream in Colombia

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (s1) ◽  
Author(s):  
María I. Ríos-Pulgarín ◽  
Mario Barletta ◽  
María C. Arango-Jaramillo ◽  
Néstor J. Mancera-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
El Niño ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Hydrological Cycle ◽  
El Nino ◽  
Southern Oscillation ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Functional Feeding Groups ◽  
Feeding Groups ◽  
Hydrological Variability ◽  
Physical And Chemical

The seasonal and interannual changes in the structure, composition and functional feeding groups of the macroinvertebrate assemblage of the Guarinó River, a torrential system located in the Colombian Andean foothills, were examined in relation to the physical and chemical environmental changes associated with the hydrological cycle and the El Niño-Niña/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) between 2007 and 2010. Benthic samples were collected at three sites in the lower sections of the river. A total of 127 taxa were collected in the study, with the total taxonomic richness per site ranging from 82 to 96 taxa and benthos density averaging 5.41 ind. m<sup>-2</sup>. The density showed a tendency to decrease in periods of maximum river level and flow, particularly during La Niña phenomena, and to increase in dry periods, especially in the third year (2009-2010) during El Niño phenomena. The presence and abundance of taxa, functional feeding groups and life habits were regulated by environmental parameters associated with hydrological variability, derived of ENSO phenomena, especially flow rate values. The assemblage showed high taxonomic and functional diversity, which is characteristic of ecosystems affected by recurrent hydrological disturbances, exhibiting differentiated responses based on adaptive strategies against the local hydrologic regime that allow fast recovery under conditions like ENSO phenomena. Such responses include composition changes according to adaptations to different hydrological scenarios, the predominance of generalist trophic guilds and taxa with plasticity in their habits and range of environmental tolerance.

Preliminary Results on Aquatic Insects in the Me Linh Station for Biodiversity, Vinh Phuc Province

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Van Hieu ◽  
Nguyen Van Vinh
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Aquatic Insects ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Aquatic Insect ◽  
Insect Species ◽  
Functional Feeding Groups ◽  
Species Number ◽  
Feeding Groups ◽  
Preliminary Results

An intensive field survey on aquatic insects of Me Linh Station for Biodiversity in Vinhphuc province was conducted in December 2015. Specimens were collected at 8 different sites and aquatic insects were collected both quantitatively by Surber net and qualitatively by hand net, pond net. As a result, a total of 110 aquatic insect species belonging to 98 genera, 49 families and 9 orders were recognized. Among these, the order Ephemeroptera had the highest species number with 26 species, followed by Odonata with 25 species, Trichoptera with 18 species, Coleoptera with 15 species, Hemiptera with 11 species, Diptera with 9 species. Lepidoptera, Plecoptera and Megaloptera had the lowest of species number, represented by 3 species of Lepidoptera, 2 species of Plecoptera and 1 species of Megaloptera. Besides, the quantitative analysis results and the functional feeding groups were provided.

scholarly journals Laju Pertumbuhan Rumput Laut Gracilaria sp Melalui Budidaya IMTA (Integrated Multi Trophic Aquaculture) di Pantai Geger, Nusa Dua, Kabupaten Badung, Bali

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Kadek Yudiastuti ◽  
I Gusti Bagus Sila Dharma ◽  
Ni Luh Putu Ria Puspitha
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Salt Water ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
General Characteristic ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Seaweed Cultivation ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Chemical Water

Gracilaria sp is red alga which belong to class rhodophyceae. It can grow in shallow salt water with a general characteristic is having a cylindrical and branched thallus form. Seaweed cultivation can be performed through IMTA (Integrated Multi Trophic Aquaculture) method. The basic principle of cultivation through the IMTA method is utilizing service of the low thropic level species in marine ecosystems, such as shells and seaweed.  This method is believed to be able to overcome the environmental problems caused by cultivation activities, such as feces and uneaten feed. This research was perfomed 45 days, from February 25 to April 11, 2017. It was held at Geger Beach, Nusa Dua, Badung Regency, Bali, using a complete randomized design method that consist of three treatments and three repetition for each treatment. Treatment control (T1) consisted of 10 bunches of seaweed 100 grams without the abalone, treatement 2 (T2) consisted of 10 bunches of seaweed 100 grams and 20 abalones and treatement 3 (T3) consisted of 10 bunches of seaweed 100 grams and 40 abalones. The result showed that specific growth rate in Gracilaria sp.  was highest in treatment T1, compared to treatment T2 and T3. This was caused by the cage construction of abalone amd the present of small mesh size net to cover the seaweed  planting, which made the growth was not optimal.  However, the use of a nets system in seaweed cultivation could minimize the loss of thallus. It was proved by the survival rate of seaweed in first, second and third, that is averagely high, ranging from 90% to 100%. Physical and chemical water quality parameters are also measured, and It showed that the water quality was suitable for the cultivation of both, seaweed and abalone.

scholarly journals Ekosistem Mangrove Binuangeun, Banten: Kondisi Fisik Dan Kimia Serta Ragam Ikan

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
Fitri Andriyani
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Water Current ◽  
Root Structure ◽  
Chemical Condition ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Marine Animals ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystems ◽  
Chemical Conditions ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Binuangeun Mangrove Ecosystem is located in the south western Java Island, in the area of ​​Lebak Regency, Banten Province. Mangrove ecosystems are ecosystems that located at the Coastal areas which are a habitat for a variety of marine animals which are associated with it, mostly fish, because of its complex or a very effective root structure which can provide a place for fish to be able to live, take shelter, develop, breed and also look for food. This research was conducted to determine the physical and chemical condition and the variety of fishes which found in the Binuangeu, Banten Mangrove Ecosystem. This research method uses literature study. Physical and chemical conditions of the Binuangeun Mangrove Ecosystem, Banten have degrees of temperature ranging from 28.20 - 32.20; acidity range between 7.00 - 8.09; turbidity ranges from 22.50 - 76.00 NTU; water current ranged from 0.079 to 0.189; phosphate content ranges from 0.02 - 0.008; salinity ranges from 30-35 PSU; and dissolved oxygen content ranges from 5.67 - 8.70. The types of fish found in the Binuangeun Mangrove Ecosystem, Banten are 45 species from 22 Family. The most abundant and relatively high species of existence is the Gobiidae with 10 species.   Keywords: Banten, Binuangeun, Ecosystems, Fish, Mangroves

scholarly journals Analisa Kualitas Air Fisika dan Kimia di Danau Pampait (Physical and Chemical Water Quality Analysis in Lake Pampait)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-87
Author(s):  
Ummi Suraya ◽  
Lilia Lilia
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Middle Section ◽  
Water Quality Analysis ◽  
Average Temperature ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Chemical Water ◽  
Quality Measurements

This study aims to determine the water condition of Lake Pampait, KamelohBaru Village, Sebangau District, Palangka Raya City, measured from physical and chemical water quality as a measure of the condition of the water quality in Lake Pampait. The study was conducted for approximately 2 (two) months, namely from June to July 2018. Sampling was carried out in 3 (three) stations, namely inlet (station I), middle section (station II) and outlets (station III). The physical and chemical water quality measurements are carried out directly, namely temperature, brightness, depth, pH (Degrees of Acidity) and DO (Dissolved Oxygen) while indirectly or analyzed in the laboratory are PO4 (Phosphate), NO3 (Nitrate) and NH3 (Nitrate) Ammonia). The results of research on physical and chemical water quality is an average temperature of 23.7 oC. Brightness 28.75 cm, Depth 4.25 m, Degree of Acidity (pH) with an average of 6.03, and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 2.93 mg/L, Phosphate (PO4), Nitrate (NO3), and Ammonia (NH3) ) 0.932 mg/L, it can be concluded that Lake Pampait can be said to be still not polluted and is still considered good for the life of fish and other aquatic organisms.

Discovery of coprolites in an Early Permian fern mesophyll

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
WEI-MING ZHOU ◽  
MING-LI WAN ◽  
JOSEF PŠENIČKA ◽  
JUN WANG
Keyword(s):  
Terrestrial Ecosystem ◽  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
Functional Feeding Groups ◽  
Early Permian ◽  
Plant Organs ◽  
Feeding Groups ◽  
Fossil Records

Plants and arthropods interact with each other and constitute an important part of the modern terrestrial ecosystem (Schoonhoven et al., 2005). Historically, fossil records of plant-arthropod interactions have been well documented in Paleozoic terrestrial ecosystems, which were evidenced by large coprolites containing various plant fragments (e.g., Salter et al., 2012), small larvae and coprolites remained in plant organs (e.g., Feng et al., 2017), and diverse functional feeding groups discovered on plant stems, rachises, roots, leaves and fertile organs (e.g., Liu et al., 2020).

Functional feeding groups of Protist Ciliates (Protist: Ciliophora) on a neotropical flood plain

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Bianca Ramos Meira ◽  
Melissa Progênio ◽  
Edilaine Corrêa Leite ◽  
Fernando Miranda Lansac-Tôha ◽  
Carolina Leite Guimarães Durán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flood Plain ◽  
Food Resources ◽  
Functional Feeding Groups ◽  
Hydrodynamic Conditions ◽  
Efficient Tool ◽  
Ecological Processes ◽  
Clear Separation ◽  
Feeding Groups ◽  
Temporal Segregation ◽  
Influence Of Food

Functional diversity approaches have been an efficient tool in gaining a better understanding of how environmental conditions selected species in a given environment and how they share resources, linking ecological processes to biodiversity patterns. Although most of the protist ciliates are not highly specialized, functional feeding groups with species which ingest similar food can be identified. Thus, this study aimed to compare the abundance of different Functional Feeding Groups (FFG) of ciliates in environments with different hydrodynamic conditions (lotic and lentic) in different hydrological periods (high and low water) in a neotropical flood plain. The samples for analysis of the community of ciliates were taken in March and September of 2010 and 2011, at the subsurface of 12 different hydrodynamic environments. The results of an RDA showed a spatial and temporal segregation of the sampling units, based on the abundance and occurrence of the FFG. In addition, a clear influence of food resources on the structuring of functional ciliate guilds was evidenced. Thus, there were both temporal (hydrological periods) and spatial (different hydrodynamic environments) differences in the distribution of the FFG, with a clear separation of the FFGs between the years studied. In summary, the results of the categorization of species of ciliates in FFG responded satisfactorily suggesting fluctuations in different food resources, which reinforces the idea that the grouping of species by functional characteristics can be a good indicator of the responses of organisms to environmental fluctuations.

Water quality in two catchment areas: a case study of Crocodile (West) and Berg Catchment areas

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 526-533
Author(s):  
S. A. Akinseye ◽  
J. T. Harmse
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Catchment Area ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Catchment Areas ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Chemical Water

This study focuses on the different physical and chemical water quality parameters of two catchment areas centring on the extent of water pollution in the two basins. Data containing physical and chemical water quality parameters for the Crocodile (West) Catchment area (Gauteng) and the Berg Catchment area (Western Cape) at reconnaissance level of detail were collected from the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) over a period of 5 years, 2007–2011. The relevant data were screened and sorted using the SPSS Software Version 2.0. The data were subjected to ANOVA statistics to search for significant variations in the water quality parameters of concern across the study period in each of the catchment area. The physical and chemical analyses were carried out to determine whether the water quality falls within the total water quality range as prescribed by DWA and WHO for domestic use. Pearson correlation analyses were used to determine the relationship between physical and chemical water quality parameters and the rainfall data over the study period.

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