Aquatic invertebrates increase litter breakdown in Neotropical shallow semi-arid lakes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2018.03.002
Abstract: Abstract The feeding behavior of shredders and scrapers (invertebrates) is important for litter processing in aquatic ecosystems. We assessed the importance of invertebrate activity for organic matter breakdown in shallow lakes (macrophyte covered or macrophyte… read more here.
Keywords: arid lakes; semi arid; litter; aquatic invertebrates ... See more keywords
Omics‐based molecular analyses of adhesion by aquatic invertebrates
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DOI: 10.1111/brv.12691
Abstract: Many aquatic invertebrates are associated with surfaces, using adhesives to attach to the substratum for locomotion, prey capture, reproduction, building or defence. Their intriguing and sophisticated biological glues have been the focus of study for… read more here.
Keywords: adhesion aquatic; omics based; aquatic invertebrates; based molecular ... See more keywords
Ornamental Fishes and Aquatic Invertebrates: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd edn
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.j4698
Abstract: Gregory A. Lewbart 236 pages, paperback, £26.99£ CRC Press. 2016 . ISBN 978 1 48225 886 8 With an international list of contributors, reading as a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of ornamental fish vets, this small… read more here.
Keywords: invertebrates self; ornamental fishes; fishes aquatic; assessment color ... See more keywords
Ammonia excretion in aquatic invertebrates: new insights and questions
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.169219
Abstract: ABSTRACT Invertebrates employ a variety of ammonia excretion strategies to facilitate their survival in diverse aquatic environments, including freshwater, seawater and the water film surrounding soil particles. Various environmental properties set innate challenges for an… read more here.
Keywords: excretion; invertebrates new; excretion aquatic; ammonia excretion ... See more keywords
Perspective: Opportunities for advancing aquatic invertebrate welfare
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.973376
Abstract: Welfare considerations and regulations for invertebrates have lagged behind those for vertebrates, despite invertebrates comprising more than 95% of earth's species. Humans interact with and use aquatic invertebrates for exhibition in zoos and aquaria, as… read more here.
Keywords: aquatic invertebrate; welfare; advancing aquatic; invertebrate welfare ... See more keywords
Toxicity of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Aquatic Invertebrates, Planktons, and Microorganisms
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416729
Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), recognized worldwide as emerging pollutants, may pose a substantial threat to human health and our environment due to their stability, high concentrations, wide distribution, and easy accumulation. Ever since perfluorooctane… read more here.
Keywords: per polyfluoroalkyl; toxicity per; toxicity; polyfluoroalkyl substances ... See more keywords