Biological monitoring of lotic ecosystems: the role of diatoms

Brazilian Journal of Biology

T. Bere¹  Jg. Tundisi¹ 

[1] ,Instituto Internacional de EcologiaSão Carlos SP ,Brazil

关键词: biological monitoring;    lotic environment;    benthic diatoms;    biomonitoramento;    ecossistemas lóticos;    diatomáceas bentônicas;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1519-69842010005000009

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Increasing anthropogenic influence on lotic environments as a result of civilisation has captured public interest because of the consequent problems associated with deterioration of water quality. Various biological monitoring methods that provide a direct measure of ecological integrity by using the response of biota to environmental changes have been developed to monitor the ecological status of lotic environments. Diatoms have been used extensively in this regard and this review attempts to summarise the basic concepts associated with biological monitoring using benthic diatoms. Where possible, examples from work carried out in Brazil are used.

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