Faunal typology of lowland springs in northern Germany

Martin, Peter; Brunke, Matthias

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“…The landscape factors most used in similar studies of macroinvertebrate fauna in springs were altitude, the type and the structure of the landscape, and how it is used, and the proximity of nearby water bodies (Křoupalová et al, 2011;Dumnicka et al, 2007;Martin and Brunke, 2012;Pakulnicka et al, 2016;Stryjecki et al, 2016).…”

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Ecological patterns of Odonata assemblages in karst springs in central Montenegro

Pešić

Gligorović

Savić

et al. 2017

Knowl. Manag. Aquat. Ecosyst.

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-Karstic springs are important habitats for maintaining freshwater biodiversity. However, little is known about Odonata larvae assemblages in karstic springs, and studies about the ecological factors that determine species distribution in these habitats are still lacking. In this study the composition of Odonata larvae communities from 91 springs located in the central part of Montenegro was investigated. The richest fauna was found in sublacustrine springs, followed by limnocrenes, while that of the rheocrenes was less rich. The results obtained confirm the main research hypothesis that Odonata larvae assemblages in the karstic springs in the central part of Montenegro were comparably influenced by the environmental parameters acting on the level of individual springs as well as the factors acting at the landscape level. Odonata larvae assemblages divided springs into four groups. On the other hand, the springs could be divided into three groups based on habitat and landscape characteristics. CCA indicates that disturbance factors such as the permanence and directness of human influence on springs for use as drinking water sources are foremost in determining Odonata assemblages at the level of individual springs. The habitat scale considered several factors that influence Odonate assemblages, including altitude and riparian vegetation. This study proves that further odonatological studies in springs should include both types of factors and their interactions.Keywords: Odonata / Montenegro / springs / crenobiology / diversity Résumé -Patterns écologiques des assemblages d'Odonates dans les sources karstiques du centre du Monténégro. Les sources karstiques sont des habitats importants pour le maintien de la biodiversité des eaux douces. Cependant, on sait peu de choses sur les assemblages de larves d'odonates dans les sources karstiques et des études sur les facteurs écologiques qui déterminent la répartition des espèces dans ces habitats font toujours défaut. Dans cette étude, la composition des communautés de larves d'odonates de 91 sources situées dans la partie centrale du Monténégro a été étudiée. La faune la plus riche a été trouvée dans les sources sublacustres, suivies par les limnocrènes, tandis que celle des rhéocrènes était moins riche. Les résultats obtenus confirment la principale hypothèse de recherche selon laquelle les assemblages de larves d'odonates dans les sources karstiques dans la partie centrale du Monténégro étaient influencés par les paramètres environnementaux agissant au niveau de chaque source ainsi que par les facteurs agissant au niveau du paysage. Les assemblages de larves d'odonates ont séparé les sources en quatre groupes. Par ailleurs, les sources pourraient être divisées en trois groupes en fonction des caractéristiques de l'habitat et du paysage. La CCA indique que des facteurs de perturbation tels que la permanence et l'influence humaine directe sur les sources utilisés comme sources d'eau potable sont essentiels pour déterminer les assemblages d'odonates au niveau de...

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Ecological patterns of Odonata assemblages in karst springs in central Montenegro

Pešić

Gligorović

Savić

et al. 2017

Knowl. Manag. Aquat. Ecosyst.

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“…The mesh size of Surber, kick, or hand nets varies from 100 mm to 1 mm. Although recommended sampling different microhabitats in springs, at their relative microhabitat proportion, few studies have used a proportional multi-habitat approach (Crema et al 1996;Zollh€ ofer 1999;Martin & Brunke 2012) or sampled all available substrates (Bonettini & Cantonati 1998;Mezzanotte & Sambugar …”

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“…Several studies have highlighted the great biodiversity of macroinvertebrates in springs as well as the presence of rare and endemic species (e.g., Takhteev et al 2010;Maiolini et al 2011;Kub ıkov a et al 2012;Martin & Brunke 2012;Spitale 2012;Spitale et al 2012). The uses and limitations of various methods for sampling benthic macroinvertebrates have been extensively discussed (e.g., Davies 2001).…”

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Is there an ideal protocol for sampling macroinvertebrates in springs?

Rosati

Cantonati

Fenoglio

et al. 2016

Journal of Freshwater Ecology

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Sampling in springs has several technical problems due to their reduced dimensions and habitat heterogeneity. A standardized quantitative method for sampling crenic macroinvertebrates has never been proposed. The aim of this study was to compare different sampling methods and consider their environmental impacts. First, we present a review of sampling methods found in the literature and discuss their advantages and disadvantages with respect to selective collection of the target community and habitat disturbance. Altogether, 10 different methods have been reported, the use of nets being the most common protocol. Second, we report the results of macroinvertebrate samplings performed in three springs, each surveyed twice, using three different methods (multi-habitat proportional hand net, baited traps, and vegetation washing), in order to compare their effectiveness in collecting macroinvertebrates. Overall, 32 macroinvertebrate taxa, mostly identified at family level, were collected in the sampled springs. Significant differences in abundances were found using different methods, while results for community structure were comparable between the hand net sampling and the combined use of the other two methods, notwithstanding slight differences in the composition of Coleoptera and Diptera assemblages. The hand net, with a multi-habitat proportional approach, yielded more thorough results, making it suitable for biodiversity inventories but having some potentially negative effects on spring habitats. Traps and vegetation washing are also reliable methods with negligible impacts on spring ecosystems that can be conveniently used in ecological studies.

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“…Compared with other biotic groups that inhabit 46 springs, Hydrachnidia include the highest percentage of true crenobiontic species (Smith, 1991; 47 Gerecke et al, 1998;Buczyński et al, 2003;Gerecke & Di Sabatino, 2007). A review of the 48 literature from the last six years (Web of Science Database, Core Collection, 2011-2016 topic 49 'Hydrachnidia') shows that just only six of the 132 published papers were devoted to research on 50 water mites in spring ecosystems (Bottazzi et al, 2011;Goldschmidt & Melzer, 2011; Stoch et 51 al., 2011;Cantonati et al, 2012;Martin & Brunke, 2012;Pešić et al 2016) …”

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“…They can be used both as 68 bioindicators of the habitat structure of reservoirs and their trophes and pollution (Kowalik & 69 Biesiadka, 1981;Biesiadka & Kowalik, 1991;Cicolani, & Di Sabatino, 1991; Zawal, 1993 Zawal, , 70 1996Martin & Brinkmann, 2003;Martin & Brunke, 2012). The species of water mites 71 associated with springs, due to their particularly high stenotypism, are extremely sensitive to 72 environmental changes; thanks to this, their bioindication value is very high (Di Sabatino et al, 73 2008;Goldschmidt & Melzer, 2011; Martin & Brunke,2012).…”

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Water mites (Acari, Hydrachnidia) of riparian springs in a small lowland river valley: what are the key factors for species distribution?

Zawal

Stryjecki

Buczyńska

et al. 2018

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This paper examines the impact of disturbance factors -flooding and desiccation -on the distribution of water mites in the riparian springs situated in the valley of a small lowland river, the Krąpiel. The landscape factors and physicochemical parameters of the water were analysed in order to gain an understanding of the pattern of water mite assemblages in the riparian springs. Three limnological types of springs were examined (helocrenes, limnocrenes and rheocrenes) along the whole course of the river and a total of 35 water mite species were found. Our study shows that flooding influences spring assemblages, causing a decrease in crenobiontic water mites in flooded springs. The impact of intermittency resulted in a high percentage of species typical of temporary water bodies. Surprisingly, the study revealed the positive impact of the anthropogenic transformation of the river valley: preventing the riparian springs from flooding enhances the diversity of crenobiontic species in non-flooded springs. In the conclusion our study revealed that further conservation strategies for the protection of the riparian springs along large rivers would take into account ongoing climatic changes and the positive impact of the anthropogenic transformation of river valleys. (Di Sabatino et al., 2008). Compared with other biotic groups that inhabit 46 springs, Hydrachnidia include the highest percentage of true crenobiontic species (Smith, 1991; 47 Gerecke et al., 1998;Buczyński et al., 2003;Gerecke & Di Sabatino, 2007). A review of the 48 literature from the last six years (Web of Science Database, Core Collection, 2011-2016 topic 49 'Hydrachnidia') shows that just only six of the 132 published papers were devoted to research on 50 water mites in spring ecosystems (Bottazzi et al., 2011;Goldschmidt & Melzer, 2011; Stoch et 51 al., 2011;Cantonati et al., 2012;Martin & Brunke, 2012;Pešić et al. 2016) 52Little research has been done on the impact of disturbance factors such as flooding and 53 intermittence on spring assemblages. Von Fumetti & Nagel (2012) 58 On the other hand, some studies have shown that the water mite composition inhabiting 59 intermittent springs differs from those assemblages that inhabit perennial springs (Smith, Wood 60 & Gunn, 2003;Wood et al., 2005). To date, the influence of neither of these disturbance factors 61 on water mite assemblages in riparian springs along a lowland river has been studied. Those 62 water mite species typical of springs have a susceptible dispersal ability, and therefore the 63 damaged fauna recovers very slowly (Gerecke, Martin & Gledhill, 2017). The presence in the 64 flooded spring of this type of fauna indicates one benefit of the impact of spring waters over 65 flood waters. 66Water mites are also a very useful, though neglected, group of animals with bioindication 67 properties (Więcek, Martin & Lipiński, 2013;Goldschmidt, 2016). They can be used both as 68 bioindicators of the habitat structure of reservoirs and their trophes and pollution (Kowalik & 69 Biesiad...

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Faunal typology of lowland springs in northern Germany

Cited by 36 publications

References 23 publications

Ecological patterns of Odonata assemblages in karst springs in central Montenegro

Ecological patterns of Odonata assemblages in karst springs in central Montenegro

Is there an ideal protocol for sampling macroinvertebrates in springs?

Water mites (Acari, Hydrachnidia) of riparian springs in a small lowland river valley: what are the key factors for species distribution?

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