Environmental factors determining the distribution patterns of invasive <i>Raphidiopsis raciborskii</i> and <i>R. mediterranea</i> in central east Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In recent decades, the invasive cyanobacteria Raphidiopsis raciborskii and Raphidiopsis mediterranea have expanded their distribution globally, particularly in temperate regions. Understanding the ecological drivers of Raphidiopsis distribution is imperative to addressing the challenges associated with these species. Here, we aimed to characterize the distribution and biomass of R. raciborskii and R. mediterranea across 112 lakes in Poland and Lithuania in relation to local and regional factors.

Research design and methods

Integrated water samples were collected from 102 Polish and 10 Lithuanian lakes from different regions for phytoplankton and chemical analyses. The lakes varied in surface area, and exhibited diverse mixing regi

SUBMITTER: Kokocinski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12093063 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature