African Journal of Ecology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(1)
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Abstract
In
fast‐flowing
streams,
caddisfly
larvae
are
responsible
for
processes
that
collectively
determine
the
efficiency
with
which
detritivore
community
is
able
to
decompose
autochthonous
and
allochthonous
detritus.
This
ecosystem
function
ensures
high
water
quality
represents
a
precious
service
resident
rural
communities.
The
analysis
of
δ
13
C
15
N
in
eight
taxa
from
mid‐mountain
stream
evidenced
remarkable
complementarity
their
feeding
preferences.
An
aquatic
moth
mimicking
caddis
mode
life
was
also
included
survey
its
niche
appeared
be
between
one
taxa.
Moderate
overlap
interpreted
terms
low
functional
redundancy,
implying
case
reduction
diversity,
no
taxon
could
perfect
substitute
another,
loss
efficiency.
Low
redundancy
caused
by
segregation
due
avoidance
competition/interference
broad
range
described
this
study
warns
against
attributing
single
Trichoptera
as
group,
or
even
families.
These
results
contribute
still
poorly
known
distribution
East
African
caddisflies
characterisation
preferences
Afrotropical
trichopteran
larvae.
Ecologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 132 - 154
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
determine
the
impact
of
various
pressures
on
functional
composition
OCH
(Odonata,
Coleoptera,
and
Heteroptera)
in
streams
within
northwest
Rif
region
Morocco.
We
examined
how
traits
respond
human-induced
selected
stream
sites
Morocco’s
northwestern
region.
specimens
were
collected
from
36
using
a
Surber
sampler
with
dimension
20
×
cm
mesh
size
500
µm
over
course
two
years,
2021
2023.
measured
physico-chemical
hydraulic
parameters
such
as
temperature,
pH,
DO,
NO-3.
Sixty-seven
trait
attributes
11
classes
assigned
taxa
at
family
level.
Following
delineation
along
gradient
impacts
area,
we
categorized
7
slightly
impacted
(SISs),
19
moderately
(MISs),
10
heavily
(HISs).
successfully
identified
either
vulnerable
or
tolerant
based
RLQ
models.
Traits
reproductive
cycles
per
year
tegument
respiration,
which
positively
correlated
SISs
model
also
depth
chlorine,
traits.
Crawling
locomotion
full
water
swimming
The
distribution
patterns
revealed
robust
correlation
between
sampling
sites.
Notably,
Nepidae,
Naucoridae,
Corixidae
exhibited
widespread
strong
association
SISs.
On
other
hand,
related
living
macroinvertebrate
food
sources
reproduction
vegetation,
specifically
clutches,
negative
total
dissolved
solids.
Incorporating
into
biomonitoring
programs
allows
for
more
comprehensive
assessment
river
ecosystems.
approach
provides
nuanced
understanding
different
stressors
community
overall
ecological
health.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 344 - 344
Published: March 26, 2025
This
study
focused
on
the
aquatic
insect
orders
that
serve
as
biological
indicators.
Ephemeroptera,
Plecoptera,
Trichoptera,
Coleoptera,
and
Odonata
were
studied
with
their
relationships
to
physical,
chemical,
hydrological
morphological
variables
in
14
streams
three
Croatian
mountains:
Papuk,
Medvednica
Psunj.
From
675
samples
collected
dominant
sediment
microhabitats
(e.g.,
macrolithal
mesolithal)
each
stream,
we
identified
130
macroinvertebrate
taxa.
The
most
abundant
group
was
Ephemeroptera
(36
taxa).
Aquatic
assemblages
between
Papuk
Psunj
showed
higher
similarity
due
geographical
proximity
of
these
two
mountains,
which
is
expressed
spatial
connectivity.
In
spring,
greater
variability
diversity
investigated
insects
observed
phenology
insects.
combination
environmental
properties
oxygen
concentration
substrate
type)
had
significant
influence
shaping
assemblage
Psunj,
while
important
streambed
width)
elevation).
Baetis
sp.
taxon
summer,
Protonemura
montana
Leuctra
autumn.
Seasonal
shifts
conditions
lead
functionally
unique
communities
utilize
pool
available
seasonal
resources.
dominance
feeding
groups
varied
by
season,
scrapers
collector-gatherers
being
prevalent
shredders
spring.
results
characteristics
species
richness,
functional
structure,
distribution
mountain
provide
clues
for
future
research
conservation
strategies
vulnerable
ecosystems.
ZooKeys,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1180, P. 27 - 50
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Baetisrifensissp.
nov.
is
the
first
representative
of
Baetisfuscatus
group
to
be
described
from
Maghreb.
It
was
collected
streams
in
Rif
region
northern
Morocco.
All
species
B.fuscatus
are
morphologically
very
similar,
with
slight
differences
colour.
Thus,
addition
morphological
description,
delimitation
based
on
genetic
evidence
carried
out.
The
new
compared
other
members
Palaearctic
region.
Asian Journal of Research in Zoology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1), P. 19 - 31
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Changing
environmental
conditions
have
an
important
influence
on
the
functional
and
structural
organization
of
macroinvertebrates
in
water.
The
involvements
Bio-monitoring
focused
largely
their
distribution
pattern
water
while
neglecting
feeding
structure.
This
study
aims
to
use
structure
habitat
preferences
provide
reliable
information
ecological
integrity
Atori
Reservoir.
Macroinvertebrates
were
sampled
once
every
two
months
from
selected
sample
stations
Reservoir
for
a
period
covering
both
wet
dry
seasons
annual
cycle.
collected
categorized
into
groups
using
patterns,
mode
locomotion.
reservoir
sediment
was
also
analyzed
physico-chemical
characteristics.
Predators
(feeding
pattern)
Skaters
(locomotion
preference)
dominant
collection.
Many
more
abundant
season.
In
fact,
Collector-gatherers
shredders
recorded
only
There
no
significant
difference
seasonal
variation
reservoir.
parameters
did
not
vary
significantly
across
but
paired
samples
T-test
showed
differences
variations
dominance
predators
skaters,
which
are
known
tolerant
species
implications
characteristics
suggested
presence
mild
pollution
Proactive
conservative
measures
should
be
taken
order
prevent
further
degradation
quality
as
well
prevention
loss
biodiversity
waterbody.
