Environmental thresholds of skater bugs (Heteroptera, Gerromorpha) as an indicator of environmental change in Amazon streams
Abstract
Freshwater
ecosystems,
under
the
influence
of
human
activities,
are
subject
to
multiple
environmental
stressors
that
lead
biodiversity
loss,
and
habitat
modification.
In
recent
years,
different
various
organisms
have
been
used
as
bioindicators
detect
changes
by
their
ability
perceive
in
community
attributes.
A
good
example
is
semiaquatic
bedbugs
Gerromorpha
infra
order
act
predators
sensitive
subtle
conditions.
Our
research
aimed
investigate
responses
communities,
genera
species
along
an
gradient
45
Amazon
streams.
The
was
assessed
utilizing
Habitat
Integrity
Index
(HII)
across
sampled
streams,
yielding
a
collection
2.212
specimens
representing
three
families,
seven
genera,
36
species.
integrity,
represented
HII,
showed
positive
relationship
with
both
richness
Gerromorpha,
underscoring
respond
change
analyzed
habitats.
Brachymetra
lata
from
Gerridae
family
Rhagovelia
jubata ,
elegans
Veliidae
were
most
taxa
HII.
Streams
characterized
heightened
anthropogenic
disturbance
reduced
riparian
vegetation
associated
pattern
marked
increased
abundance
frequency
generalist
genus
within
family.
We
hope
results
this
study
will
contribute
future
biomonitoring
programs
response
aiming
assist
decision-making
protect
restore
areas.
Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Language: Английский