Chlorophytes response to habitat complexity and human disturbance in the catchment of small and shallow aquatic systems.

ABSTRACT: Human-originated transformation in the catchment area may be reflected in the water quality and ecological state of the aquatic environment. Chlorophytes, the most common and diverse group of microalgae, may be a valuable tool for studies of small water bodies, ecosystems poorly recognized but extremely sensitive to the climate changes. Here we investigated the response of the chlorophytes to abiotic and biotic factors in different habitats and ponds' catchments. Chlorophytes demonstrated a prevalence towards a specific type of catchment area. Field ponds supported chlorophytes typical for nutrient-rich/high-organic and shallow well-mixed waters. Forest ponds supported high chlorophyte diversity. A high importance of desmids, tolerant to light deficiency, confirms their preferences towards

SUBMITTER: Celewicz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9338304 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature