Longitudinal variation in fish prey utilization, trophic guilds, and indicator species along a large subtropical river, China
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.4577
Abstract: Abstract Due to the heterogeneous distribution of resources along large rivers, understanding prey utilization by basin‐scale fish assemblages remains a challenge, and thus, recognizing regional fish trophic guilds and indicator species is important. We analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: prey; indicator species; prey utilization; river ... See more keywords
Freshwater testate amoebae from waterbodies of North Vietnam with the finding of indicator species
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DOI: 10.1007/s10201-020-00642-y
Abstract: Testate amoebae are an irreplaceable key component of microbial communities in many aquatic and soil ecosystems and well known as useful bioindicators. In the present work, testate amoebae compositions in different-type biotopes of freshwater waterbodies… read more here.
Keywords: waterbodies north; indicator species; testate; testate amoebae ... See more keywords
Can indicator species guide conservation investments to restore connectivity in Great Lakes tributaries?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10531-020-02084-5
Abstract: In many applications, conservation organizations depend on one species to indicate the presence of another. While extensive research has gone into methods for selecting these indicator species, few studies have directly measured the performance of… read more here.
Keywords: indicator species; indicator; conservation; migratory fishes ... See more keywords
The role of large-scale descriptors and morphological status in shaping ground beetle (Carabidae) assemblages of floodplains in Germany
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.03.042
Abstract: Abstract Floodplains are inhabited by diverse and abundant ground beetle assemblages that are adapted to the frequently changing habitat conditions. While there have been many studies on the composition of riparian ground beetle communities in… read more here.
Keywords: indicator species; ground beetle; ground; morphological status ... See more keywords
Phytoplankton communities in the crater lakes of western Uganda, and their indicator species in relation to lake trophic status
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.105563
Abstract: Abstract The freshwater crater lakes of western Uganda represent an important natural resource for the region’s rural communities, but their capacity to provide drinking-quality water and other ecosystem services is being threatened by rapidly intensifying… read more here.
Keywords: crater lakes; phytoplankton communities; indicator species; lakes western ... See more keywords
Effects of heavy metals on moss diversity and analysis of moss indicator species in Nancha manganese mining area, Southwestern China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01665
Abstract: Abstract Understanding the spatial distribution pattern, species characteristics of moss taxa, and their relationship with heavy metals is important for biodiversity conservation and heavy metals pollution management in manganese mining areas. Characteristics of moss species… read more here.
Keywords: area; heavy metals; indicator species; moss ... See more keywords
Indicator-species and coarse-filter approaches in conservation appear insufficient alone
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01667
Abstract: Abstract Because resources are finite, conservation practices can be based on shortcuts (i.e., a quicker way to a desired outcome). For example, indicator species are often used as a shortcut to justify conservation at greater… read more here.
Keywords: filter approaches; coarse filter; indicator species; conservation ... See more keywords
Bark and Ambrosia Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) Diversity in Natural and Plantation Forests in Ecuador
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvz037
Abstract: Abstract The Scolytinae is highly diversified in tropical forests, but richness and abundance patterns within most Ecuadorian forest habitat types are not yet characterized. In this study, we assessed patterns of variation in Scolytinae richness,… read more here.
Keywords: indicator species; scolytinae; plantation; bark ambrosia ... See more keywords
Response of an Indicator Species, Dryopteris crassirhizoma, to Temporal and Spatial Variations in Sika Deer Density
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DOI: 10.3390/biology11020302
Abstract: Simple Summary Deer can affect forest ecosystems through foraging behavior. Using indicator species that are sensitive to temporal and spatial variations in deer density has the advantage of managing deer effectively and practically. We examined… read more here.
Keywords: grazing intensity; density; indicator species; deer density ... See more keywords
Assessing Vegetation Composition and the Indicator Species Around Water Source Areas in a Pine Forest Plantation: A Case Study from Watujali and Silengkong Catchments, Kebumen, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.3390/f10100825
Abstract: This research aimed to assess vegetation composition and the indicator species around water source areas of pine forest plantation. Data were collected through interview and vegetation survey. Vegetation communities were first compared using multi-response permutation… read more here.
Keywords: indicator; source areas; indicator species; water source ... See more keywords
Development of Microbial Indicators in Ecological Systems
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113888
Abstract: Indicators can monitor ecological environment changes and help maintain ecological balance. Bioindicators are divided into animal, plant, and microbial indicators, of which animal and plant indicators have previously been the most researched, but microbial indicators… read more here.
Keywords: indicators ecological; ecological systems; development microbial; microbial indicators ... See more keywords