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Temporal effects of enhanced fine sediment loading on macroinvertebrate community structure and functional traits by Mathers, Kate L., Rice, Stephen P., Wood, Paul J.

“…Deposition of fine sediment that fills interstitial spaces in streambed substrates is widely acknowledged to have significant negative effects on…”
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Potential physical effects of suspended fine sediment on lotic macroinvertebrates by McKenzie, Morwenna, Mathers, Kate L., Wood, Paul J., England, Judy, Foster, Ian, Lawler, Damian, Wilkes, Martin

“…This study investigates the potential for physical damage caused by suspended fine sediment on gills of three macroinvertebrate species, Hydropsyche siltalai ,…”
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Pond ecology and conservation: research priorities and knowledge gaps by Hill, Matthew J., Greaves, Helen M., Sayer, Carl D., Hassall, Christopher, Milin, Mélanie, Milner, Victoria S., Marazzi, Luca, Hall, Ruth, Harper, Lynsey R., Thornhill, Ian, Walton, Richard, Biggs, Jeremy, Ewald, Naomi, Law, Alan, Willby, Nigel, White, James C., Briers, Robert A., Mathers, Kate L., Jeffries, Michael J., Wood, Paul J.

“…Ponds are among the most biodiverse and ecologically important freshwater habitats globally and may provide a significant opportunity to mitigate anthropogenic…”
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Seasonal variability of lotic macroinvertebrate communities at the habitat scale demonstrates the value of discriminating fine sediment fractions in ecological assessments by Mathers, Kate L., Armitage, Patrick D., Hill, Matthew, McKenzie, Morwenna, Pardo, Isabel, Wood, Paul J.

“…Abstract Despite lotic systems demonstrating high levels of seasonal and spatial variability, most research and biomonitoring practices do not consider…”
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Invasion dynamics of Ponto‐Caspian amphipods leads to changes in invertebrate community structure and function by Mathers, Kate L., Clinton, Kelly, Constable, Drew, Gerrard, Chris, Patel, Charlie, Wood, Paul J.

“…Biological invasions remain one of the most pressing threats to biodiversity globally, with unprecedented rates of establishment that are unlikely to abate in…”
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Context specific effects of substrate composition on the taxonomic and functional diversity of macroinvertebrate communities in temperate lowland streams by Mathers, Kate L., Armitage, Patrick D., Hill, Matthew, Bickerton, Melanie, Mckenzie, Morwenna, Pardo, Isabel, Tickner, David, Wood, Paul J.

“…Substrate composition has been widely recognised as a primary variable shaping lotic macroinvertebrate communities at the habitat unit level. However,…”
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Artificial flood reduces fine sediment clogging enhancing hyporheic zone physicochemistry and accessibility for macroinvertebrates by Mathers, Kate L., Robinson, Christopher T., Weber, Christine

“…River regulation globally has reduced the riverine connectivity (longitudinal, lateral and vertically) with significant consequences for their abiotic and…”
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Biological invasions in rivers and associated ecosystems: New insights, challenges, and methodological advancements by Mathers, Kate L., Guareschi, Simone, Pattison, Zarah

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Monthly sampling reveals seasonal fine sediment fluctuations and riverine invertebrate community responses by Davis, Noah G, Mathers, Kate L, Hodson, Roger, Matthaei, Christoph D

“…Managing the impacts of anthropogenically enhanced deposited fine sediment levels in lotic ecosystems requires understanding of how catchment land-use changes…”
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Response of freshwater snails to invasive crayfish varies with physiochemical exposure cues and predator experience by Mathers, Kate L., Guareschi, Simone, Patel, Charlie, Wood, Paul J.

“…Invasive species represent one of the greatest threats to freshwater biodiversity. The successful colonisation and establishment of populations of invasive…”
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Stream degradation affects aquatic resource subsidies to riparian ground-dwelling spiders by Kowarik, Carmen, Martin-Creuzburg, Dominik, Mathers, Kate L., Weber, Christine, Robinson, Christopher T.

“…Freshwater systems have undergone drastic alterations during the last century, potentially affecting cross-boundary resource transfers between aquatic and…”
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Phenotypic plasticity of a Baetid mayfly larvae (Baetis rhodani) at sites with high levels of deposited fine sediment by McKenzie, Morwenna, Scott, Jennifer, Wood, Paul J., Mathers, Kate L.

“…Excess fine sediment (particles <2 mm) delivery and deposition in freshwater systems is a significant factor in structuring aquatic communities and…”
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Fine sediment deposition and interstitial flow effects on macroinvertebrate community composition within riffle heads and tails by Mathers, Kate L, Paul J. Wood

“…The distribution of macroinvertebrates in the heads and tails of riffles were examined in an in situ field experiment under stable baseflow conditions. Paired…”
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Flow regimes control the establishment of invasive crayfish and alter their effects on lotic macroinvertebrate communities by Mathers, Kate L., White, James C., Fornaroli, Riccardo, Chadd, Richard, Vamosi, Steven

“…Invasive non‐native species (INNS) threaten biodiversity and ecosystem functioning globally. However, there remains a pressing need to understand the…”
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Invasive crayfish alter the long‐term functional biodiversity of lotic macroinvertebrate communities by Mathers, Kate L., White, James C., Guareschi, Simone, Hill, Matthew J., Heino, Jani, Chadd, Richard, Wang, Jianjun

“…Invasive species represent one of the primary threats to global biodiversity. Despite acknowledged implications for taxonomic properties of ecological…”
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Temporal effects of fine sediment deposition on benthic macroinvertebrate community structure, function and biodiversity likely reflects landscape setting by Mathers, Kate L., Doretto, Alberto, Fenoglio, Stefano, Hill, Matthew J., Wood, Paul J.

“…Globally, excessive fine sediment (particles <2 mm) deposition is acknowledged to have deleterious effects on aquatic biodiversity. However, the impacts are…”
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The effects of sediment traps on instream habitat and macroinvertebrates of mountain streams by Mathers, Kate L., Kowarik, Carmen, Rachelly, Cristina, Robinson, Christopher T., Weber, Christine

“…Sediment transport in mountain streams can be a major hazard to downstream infrastructure. Consequently, sediment traps are a common feature in many high…”
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Patchiness in flow refugia use by macroinvertebrates following an artificial flood pulse by Mathers, Kate L., Robinson, Christopher T., Weber, Christine

“…Flow refugia, locations that maintain substrate stability and low hydraulic stress during periods of high flow, can ensure riverine resilience in the face of…”
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How effective are ecological metrics in supporting conservation and management in degraded streams? by Mathers, Kate L., Robinson, Christopher T., Hill, Matthew, Kowarik, Carmen, Heino, Jani, Deacon, Charl, Weber, Christine

“…Biodiversity loss is increasing worldwide, necessitating effective approaches to counteract negative trends. Here, we assessed aquatic macroinvertebrate…”
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The role of fine sediment characteristics and body size on the vertical movement of a freshwater amphipod by Mathers, Kate L., Hill, Matthew J., Wood, Connor D., Wood, Paul J.

“…Sedimentation and clogging (colmation) of interstitial pore spaces with fine sediment particles is widely considered to be one of the most significant threats…”
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