Trace Elements and Temperature Combined to Regulate Zooplankton Community Structures in Mountain Streams.

ABSTRACT: Zooplankton, as an important component of mountain river ecosystems, play a crucial role in the cycling of matter and the flow of energy. However, the depth and systematic research on the formation mechanisms and influencing factors of zooplankton communities in mountain streams are poorly understood. Here, we conducted field sampling and investigated the spatiotemporal distribution of the zooplankton community structure and the major environmental factors in mountain streams to explore the principles underlying their effects on the zooplankton community. The results showed that zooplankton community structure exhibited significant seasonal variations. Rotifera and Cladocera were the dominant groups, with Rotifera dominant in warm weather and Cladocera dominant in February. The analysis re

SUBMITTER: Ji L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11851842 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature