Progress in Physical Geography Earth and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Water
temperature
is
crucial
for
aquatic
ecosystem
health,
influencing
physical
and
biochemical
processes
determining
the
distribution
of
temperature-adapted
organisms.
Wetlands
provide
essential
services,
including
water
quality
improvement,
yet
their
thermal
regimes
are
understudied
despite
critical
role
in
health.
This
review
synthesizes
35
studies
on
controls
natural
constructed
freshwater
wetlands
predominantly
midlatitude
regions,
published
from
2000
to
2023.
We
identify
key
at
landscape
wetland
site-specific
scales:
features
topography,
geology,
land
cover,
site
factors
vegetation,
hydroperiod,
hydraulic
conductivity,
size.
Regional
climatic
drivers
moderated
by
a
site’s
position
landscape,
groundwater
inputs,
surface
area-to-depth
ratio.
Vegetation
can
cooling
through
shading
or
contribute
stratification
limiting
mixing.
Wetland
condition
assessments
used
assess
health
functionality
based
various
biophysical
hydrological
criteria
offer
insights
into
spatial
influences
change
but
tend
oversimplify
these
relationships.
highlights
need
refined
typologies
that
conceptualize
nested
site-level
within
broader
account
temporal
dynamics.
Future
research
should
focus
detailed
investigations
variations
across
types
scales,
with
enhanced
data
resolution
support
adaptive
management
amid
climate
change.
Microbiology Spectrum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9)
Published: July 26, 2024
Microorganisms
are
crucial
components
of
the
aquatic
ecosystem
due
to
their
immense
diversity
and
abundance.
They
vital
in
sustaining
ecological
services,
especially
maintaining
essential
biogeochemical
cycles.
Recent
years
have
seen
a
substantial
increase
surplus
nitrogenous
pollutants
ecosystems
heightened
occurrence
anthropogenic
activities.
Elevated
levels
free
ammonia
(FA,
NH
Journal of Limnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
83
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Climate
change
and
invasive
alien
species
pose
a
significant
threat
to
biodiversity
the
survival
of
native
species.
This
study
considered
impact
drought
conditions
on
escape
behaviour
through
terrestrial
dispersal
ability
two
freshwater
crayfish
species,
red
swamp
(Procambarus
clarkii)
signal
(Pacifastacus
leniusculus).
Using
an
experimental
design
simulating
Mediterranean
summer
temperatures,
we
tested
hypothesis
that
P.
clarkii
exhibits
greater
tendency
migration
higher
land-walking
speed
than
leniusculus.
The
results
indicated
both
demonstrated
strong
behaviour,
with
showing
success
leniusculus,
increasing
decreasing
mean
night
temperature
weight.
Although
did
not
trigger
escape,
showed
increased
resistance
move
more
favourable
environments,
suggesting
is
effective
geographic
barrier
against
spread
these
These
underline
importance
considering
species'
climb
as
part
management
control
strategies.
Nature Conservation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56, P. 275 - 293
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
Ambystoma
altamirani
is
a
critically
endangered,
microendemic
amphibian
species
inhabiting
the
high-altitude
rivers
and
streams
of
Trans-Mexican
Volcanic
Belt
(TMVB),
region
experiencing
severe
ecological
disturbances.
This
study
aims
to
assess
current
future
distribution
A.
under
different
climate
land-use
change
scenarios
using
niche
modelling
(ENM).
We
also
evaluate
connectivity
suitable
habitats
overlap
with
existing
natural
protected
areas
(NPAs).
Using
occurrence
records
environmental
variables,
we
modelled
species’
potential
two
models
(CN85
MP85)
for
2050.
The
results
indicate
significant
reduction
in
habitat,
particularly
such
as
Sierra
de
las
Cruces
Chichinautzin
Biological
Corridor,
habitat
losses
projected
reach
up
13.95%
by
2050
CN85
scenario.
Forest
cover
loss
between
2001
2023
further
exacerbates
this
threat,
especially
municipalities
like
Tlalpan
Ocuilan.
Our
analysis
highlights
urgent
need
targeted
conservation
efforts,
including
preservation
mixed
Abies
-
Pinus
forests
restoration
degraded
ecosystems.
findings
underscore
critical
importance
integrated
strategies
that
address
degradation,
resilience
ensure
long-term
survival
.
Progress in Physical Geography Earth and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Water
temperature
is
crucial
for
aquatic
ecosystem
health,
influencing
physical
and
biochemical
processes
determining
the
distribution
of
temperature-adapted
organisms.
Wetlands
provide
essential
services,
including
water
quality
improvement,
yet
their
thermal
regimes
are
understudied
despite
critical
role
in
health.
This
review
synthesizes
35
studies
on
controls
natural
constructed
freshwater
wetlands
predominantly
midlatitude
regions,
published
from
2000
to
2023.
We
identify
key
at
landscape
wetland
site-specific
scales:
features
topography,
geology,
land
cover,
site
factors
vegetation,
hydroperiod,
hydraulic
conductivity,
size.
Regional
climatic
drivers
moderated
by
a
site’s
position
landscape,
groundwater
inputs,
surface
area-to-depth
ratio.
Vegetation
can
cooling
through
shading
or
contribute
stratification
limiting
mixing.
Wetland
condition
assessments
used
assess
health
functionality
based
various
biophysical
hydrological
criteria
offer
insights
into
spatial
influences
change
but
tend
oversimplify
these
relationships.
highlights
need
refined
typologies
that
conceptualize
nested
site-level
within
broader
account
temporal
dynamics.
Future
research
should
focus
detailed
investigations
variations
across
types
scales,
with
enhanced
data
resolution
support
adaptive
management
amid
climate
change.
