Advancements in macroinvertebrate-based river bioassessment research in the Afrotropical region: review and steps towards a regional framework.

ABSTRACT: Rivers and streams are critical components of ecosystems, providing essential resources and supporting diverse aquatic life. Rivers have different physical and chemical characteristics based on geology, latitude, longitude, and climate. These factors influence the aquatic taxa composition and their sensitivities to ecosystem degradation gradients. Assessing the health of these aquatic ecosystems is vital for effective conservation and management. In recent years, there has been growing interest among East African countries to develop and adapt nationwide frameworks for the assessment of ecological integrity based on benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of streams and rivers. Nevertheless, current initiatives have not resulted in binding policy and standardized protocol. Scholars rea

SUBMITTER: Mureithi PW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279587 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature