Center Stage: The Crucial Role of Macrophytes in Regulating Trophic Interactions in Shallow Lake Wetlands

Emergent and floating-leaved macrophytes as refuge for zooplankton in a eutrophic temperate lake without submerged vegetation

“…In spite of that, such species are sometimes removed in order to lower the release of nutrients in the lake. The variable information on the contribution of emergent macrophytes as refuge for zooplankton seems poor and not suitable for making any conclusive statements (Burks et al, 2006). The aim of this study was therefore to assess and compare the temporal pattern of zooplankton distribution in two different functional types of macrophytes, emergent and floating-leaved, and to determine whether they can provide any refuge for zooplankton against fish predation.…”

Restoring macrophyte diversity in shallow temperate lakes: biotic versus abiotic constraints

“…Macrophytes play an important structuring role in shallow freshwater bodies (Scheffer et al, 2001;Burks et al, 2006). Macrophytes have traits that affect the ecosystem services that shallow water bodies provide as they can maintain clear water and nutrient retention, while they also strongly improve aquatic biodiversity by providing a habitat and food for many aquatic organisms (Carpenter & Lodge, 1986).…”

Climate change impacts on lakes: an integrated ecological perspective based on a multi-faceted approach, with special focus on shallow lakes

“…Processes in the littoral zone, or more broadly, areas with aquatic plants, are crucial for the overall environmental state and stability of lakes, particularly shallow lakes and ponds (Scheffer et al, 1993;Burks et al, 2006), but also for the biodiversity of deep lakes. As with the pelagic zone, different components of climate change may directly and indirectly affect the littoral habitat with consequences at different ecological scales.…”