Article
Environmental Sciences
Gbenga E. Omoniyi, Christophe Piscart, Laura Pellan, Benjamin Bergerot
Summary: The effectiveness of macroinvertebrate community indices as bio-indicators in stream restorations has been inconclusive. This study investigates the relevance of macroinvertebrate-based bio-indicators in headwater streams, specifically in relation to the type of restoration studied. The results show that while the removal of artificial structures and restoration of natural flow were successful in reducing clogging, only taxonomic richness exhibited a significant positive change.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yufu Gao, Liping Rong, Lina Cao, Kun Li, Chenlu Lin, Zhenxing Zhang, Hongyong Xiang, Haijun Yang
Summary: This study investigated the temporal changes of macroinvertebrate communities and stream physicochemical characteristics in headwater streams in Northeast China during the snowmelt period. The results showed that macroinvertebrate diversity was lower during the melting period, while biomass and dominance of certain species were higher. Additionally, temperature, turbidity, and velocity were found to be key environmental factors affecting the functional traits of macroinvertebrates during the entire snowmelt process.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Miriam Beck, Elise Billoir, Vincent Felten, Albin Meyer, Philippe Usseglio-Polatera, Michael Danger
Summary: Ecological stoichiometry studies the balance and exchanges of chemical elements and energy between organisms and their environment. By integrating stoichiometric traits, researchers can better understand community and ecosystem processes, especially in response to changing nutrient levels in freshwater systems. Adding stoichiometric traits to available information on macroinvertebrate biological traits can expand trait approaches and improve the study of links between nutrient cycling and ecosystem functioning.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zlatko Petrin, Thomas Correll Jensen, Elina Lungrin, Knut Andreas Eikland
Summary: Roads form a global network of ecological barriers that have wide-ranging impacts on lotic ecosystems, including fragmentation, hydrological changes, sedimentation, and pollution. This study found that downstream of roads, there were lower densities of total macroinvertebrates and mayflies compared to upstream, while control streams did not show similar effects. Species density tended to be lower downstream, likely due to the lower macroinvertebrate densities at these sites. The species composition and abundances also differed between road impacted streams and control streams, suggesting a selection for different species in road impacted streams. Functional impacts included increased prevalence of predators in control streams and a higher proportion of grazers and shredders in road impacted streams.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Limnology
Carlinda Railly Medeiros, Jani Heino, Paulo Jorge Parreira dos Santos, Joseline Molozzi, Raphael Ligeiro
Summary: This study examines the diversity of macroinvertebrates in typical and semi-arid tropical estuaries across multiple scales, identifying a non-random spatial pattern with higher beta diversity values at larger scales. In semi-arid tropical estuaries, richness difference plays a significant role in the rainy season, while species replacement is more prominent in the dry season. Overall, abundance difference is more important in structuring benthic macrofauna communities in both typical and semi-arid tropical estuaries across seasonal periods.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ahmed Al-Zankana, Tom Matheson, David Harper
Summary: The rehabilitation project in Rolleston Brook using LWM installation was successful in enhancing channel structure and biodiversity, leading to significant increases in macroinvertebrate density, biomass, and taxon richness. Small changes in instream biotopes were found to be related to changes in macroinvertebrate community metrics, indicating the effectiveness of using macroinvertebrate community composition in understanding the impact of LWM installation.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew J. Hill, Paul J. Wood, Kate L. Mathers
Summary: This study investigated the taxonomic and functional diversity of high-altitude pond macroinvertebrate communities in Switzerland, finding that pond connectivity was a key driver for taxonomic alpha diversity, while pond permanence and surface area were crucial determinants for functional diversity. Species turnover was the most important component of beta diversity for taxonomic composition, and functional composition demonstrated a nested spatial pattern.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nonjabulo H. Matomela, Albert Chakona, Wilbert T. Kadye
Summary: The study found that seasonality was the major driver of macroinvertebrate dynamics in headwater streams, while land use practices had a small but significant impact. Despite different land use disturbances, the taxonomic diversity of macroinvertebrates in the three streams was comparable, indicating that land use disturbance did not significantly affect taxonomic diversity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tatenda Dalu, Tongayi Mwedzi, Ryan J. Wasserman, Takudzwa C. Madzivanzira, Tamuka Nhiwatiwa, Ross N. Cuthbert
Summary: This study analyzed the composition of diatom and macroinvertebrate communities in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe and found that the land use significantly affected both water quality and biotic components. These findings provide important scientific reference for the protection of freshwater resources in African Highland streams.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Julia Pasqualini, Nabil Majdi, Mario Brauns
Summary: Estimates of secondary production are affected by sampling methods' efficiency in capturing macroinvertebrate community abundances and body lengths. The efficiency of common methods is poorly understood. Comparisons between a Surber sampler and a Freeze corer in a forested stream showed differences in macroinvertebrate abundance and biomass. The incomplete sampling of body lengths and abundance underestimated total secondary production by 48% (Surber) and 49% (Freeze corer). Reducing mesh size from 250 to 100 μm could decrease underestimation to about 12%. These results enhance the efficiency of sampling methods and provide reliable quantification of macroinvertebrate role in stream ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chelsea Aristone, Hossein Mehdi, Jonathan Hamilton, Kelly L. Bowen, Warren J. S. Currie, Karen A. Kidd, Sigal Balshine
Summary: Treated effluent from municipal wastewater treatment plants has a significant impact on aquatic benthic macroinvertebrate communities. However, the effects during winter have been largely ignored. This study examines the impacts of wastewater effluent on benthic macroinvertebrate communities in two different plants, and finds that the treatment capabilities and receiving environments of the plants dictate the impact on these communities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
L. Croijmans, J. F. De Jong, H. H. T. Prins
Summary: Although oxygen and temperature have effects on lotic biodiversity, research shows that dissolved oxygen concentration is positively correlated with taxonomic richness, while temperature is negatively correlated with it.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rachel A. Pence, Thomas R. Cianciolo, Damion R. Drover, Daniel L. McLaughlin, David J. Soucek, Anthony J. Timpano, Carl E. Zipper, Stephen H. Schoenholtz
Summary: Benthic macroinvertebrate community assessments are commonly used to characterize aquatic systems and identify impairments caused by various stressors. This study compared two sampling and enumeration methods in detecting macroinvertebrate responses to freshwater salinization. Results showed that full-enumeration assessments may provide a more complete characterization of macroinvertebrate communities and their response to increased salinization.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tom V. van der Meer, Piet F. M. Verdonschot, Lisa van Eck, Dominique M. Narain-Ford, Michiel H. S. Kraak
Summary: The disposal of excess wastewater treatment plant sludge is a growing problem with financial and environmental implications. This study examined how the contaminant concentrations and profiles in the sludge affected the degradation of the sludge by macroinvertebrate detritivores. The results showed that the degradation of the sludge was specific to the combination of macroinvertebrate taxa and the wastewater treatment plant. The study concludes that macroinvertebrates could be a potential tool for reducing excess sludge and using multispecies assemblages may enhance the effectiveness of this treatment step.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Renato T. Martins, Janaina Brito, Karina Dias-Silva, Cecilia G. Leal, Rafael P. Leitao, Vivian C. Oliveira, Jose M. B. Oliveira-Junior, Silvio F. B. Ferraz, Felipe R. de Paula, Fabio O. Roque, Neusa Hamada, Leandro Juen, Jorge L. Nessimian, Paulo S. Pompeu, Robert M. Hughes
Summary: Deforestation poses a major threat, particularly in tropical regions, impacting biodiversity and carbon storage. Studies show changes in species richness and composition in lotic ecosystems due to forest loss, with fish and macroinvertebrates responding differently. Recommendations include prohibiting logging in riparian reserves, implementing rigorous monitoring programs, and considering aquatic biota in conservation planning.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Tian Shimin, Wang Weihong, Xie Baofeng, Zhang Min
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanfu Li, Zhiwei Li, Zhaoyin Wang, Wenlong Wang, Yanhong Jia, Shimin Tian
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEDIMENT RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Shimin Tian, Mengzhen Xu, Enhui Jiang, Guanghui Wang, Hongchang Hu, Xing Liu
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Liu, Mengzhen Xu, Na Zhao, Xiongdong Zhou, Baozhu Pan, Shimin Tian, Fakai Lei
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Geography, Physical
Shimin Tian, Guo-An Yu, Enhui Jiang, Jianying Guo, Zhiwei Li, Yuanjian Wang
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shimin Tian, Zhiwei Li, Zhaoyin Wang, Enhui Jiang, Wenlong Wang, Meng Sun
Summary: The study investigates the mineral composition and particle size distribution of river sediment in the middle and lower Yellow River and its tributaries, revealing that particle size becomes coarser with increasing distance from the estuary, reflecting depositional sorting in the river channel. Significant logarithmic relations were found between the median diameter of sediment particles and clay/non-clay mineral content, providing a convenient way to estimate clay and non-clay mineral composition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEDIMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Lingqi Li, Kai Wu, Enhui Jiang, Huijuan Yin, Yuanjian Wang, Shimin Tian, Suzhen Dang
Summary: The study investigated the evolution of the runoff-sediment relationship in the Xiliu Valley, a typical hyperconcentrated tributary of the Upper Yellow River on the Northern Loess Plateau in China. It found that the effects of check dam reservoirs on variations in hydrological regimes can lead to nonlinear runoff-sediment relationships, and the newly developed sediment-associated reservoir index (SARI) outperformed existing reservoir indicators in predicting flood control and sediment deposition.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia Jia, Junhong Bai, Rong Xiao, Shimin Tian, Dawei Wang, Wei Wang, Guangliang Zhang, Hao Cui, Qingqing Zhao
Summary: The study revealed that coastal reclamation for cropland leads to the accumulation of heavy metals in soils, with Cd posing the highest ecological risk and bioavailability. Anthropogenic reclamation activities were identified as the major sources of heavy metals, with long-term activities increasing soil organic matter and clay contents. This resulted in significant promotions in both the level and mobility of heavy metals in the study area.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gaolei Zhao, Shimin Tian, Yuanming Wang, Ruifeng Liang, Kefeng Li
Summary: Global climate change has a significant impact on soil ecosystems, affecting soil temperature, moisture content, and nutrient cycling. In particular, the composition and functionality of soil microbial communities are greatly influenced by global climate change. Understanding and predicting these impacts are crucial for ecosystem conservation and management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Hao, Jin Jin, Runliang Xia, Shimin Tian, Wushuang Yang, Qixing Liu, Min Zhu, Tao Ma, Chengran Jing, Yanning Zhang
Summary: The lack of a compiled large-scale catchment characteristics dataset in China has been a major obstacle for large-sample hydrology research. This study introduces the first large-scale catchment attribute dataset in China, which includes diverse data sources and 31-year meteorological time series. The dataset also contains potential evapotranspiration time series and a standardized streamflow dataset for machine learning hydrology research in the Yellow River Basin.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Geology
S. Yu, S. Tian
RIVER SEDIMENTATION
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Linjuan Xu, Shimin Tian, Cuiping Zhang, Zidong Liu
2017 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SMART GRID AND ELECTRICAL AUTOMATION (ICSGEA)
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
Pengtao Wang, Shimin Tian, Dongpo Sun
ADVANCES IN HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING, PTS 1 AND 2
(2012)
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Shimin Tian, Xiaohui Su, Weihong Wang, Ruixun Lai
DIGITAL MANUFACTURING & AUTOMATION III, PTS 1 AND 2
(2012)