The Role of Benthic Invertebrate Species in Freshwater Ecosystems: Zoobenthic species influence energy flows and nutrient cycling

The Role of Benthic Invertebrate Species in Freshwater Ecosystems: Zoobenthic species influence energy flows and nutrient cycling

The state of research on the biology of freshwater benthic invertebrates was examined. The impact of the presence or absence of a single species on the functioning of freshwater ecosystems was also analyzed.

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Published in:Bioscience Vol. 49; no. 2; pp. 119 - 127
Main Authors: Covich, Alan P., Palmer, Margaret A., Crowl, Todd A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Circulation, AIBS, 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd., Suite 402, McLean, VA 22101. USA American Institute of Biological Sciences 01-02-1999
University of California Press
Oxford University Press
Subjects:
Analysis
Benthic invertebrates
Benthic zone
Benthos
Biotic communities
Ecological processes
Ecosystem services
Ecosystems
Food webs
Fresh water
Freshwater ecology
Freshwater ecosystems
Invertebrates
Sediments
Species
Streams
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Summary:The state of research on the biology of freshwater benthic invertebrates was examined. The impact of the presence or absence of a single species on the functioning of freshwater ecosystems was also analyzed.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.2307/1313537