Drivers of recovery and degradation of riverine benthic invertebrate communities: a Germany-wide analysis

Ecological Processes, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: March 14, 2025

Abstract Background The global freshwater biodiversity crisis has led to widespread implementation of measures counteract environmental degradation and loss. While these efforts aim foster recovery, intensifying stressors continue drive complex biotic responses, the trajectories drivers which are insufficiently understood. This study examines roles abiotic stressors, interactions (e.g., competition), land use in shaping ecological status changes across Germany, using data from 1599 river sites sampled at least twice between 2004 2022. Results Changes emerged as most consistent status, explaining substantial variation ( R 2 = 0.39) similar slopes for recovery β − 0.11) 0.10). Biotic interactions, particularly interspecific competition, also influenced 0.11), with stronger positive effects observed during 2.99) compared 1.59). Land varied by context: Streams catchments higher cropland or urban areas showed greater likelihood whereas streams forested were more prone degradation. These results highlight interplay factors driving processes Conclusion findings emphasize critical role improving water quality enhancing rivers, while demonstrating importance context dynamics. Integrating insights into management restoration can enhance ecosystem resilience face escalating pressures.

Language: Английский

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Removal of bisphenol a micropollutants released from plastic waste using Pt-ZnO photocatalyst

Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 46(9)

Published: July 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Drivers of recovery and degradation of riverine benthic macroinvertebrate communities: A nationwide analysis of time series

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 9, 2024

Abstract In response to the global freshwater biodiversity crisis this study examines drivers, influencing recovery and degradation in riverine benthic macroinvertebrate communities across Germany. Utilizing Asymmetric Response Concept (ARC), which posits that species tolerances stressors, dispersal capacity, biotic interactions are critical drivers aquatic ecosystem recovery, we analyzed a comprehensive dataset from 1568 sites, sampled between 2004 2022. Our findings indicate abiotic stress consistently influences ecological status both phases. Interspecific competition shows stronger positive relationship with improvements during phases than degradation, underscoring its importance process. Additionally, land use intensity has nuanced impact: catchments higher proportions of cropland urban areas more likely recover, while forested prone degradation. This supports ARC highlights complex interplay variables shaping outcomes, integrated management approaches conservation restoration efforts.

Language: Английский

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Wastewater-impacted streams within an agricultural catchment: occurrence, attenuation, and risks of organic micropollutants

Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100572 - 100572

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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