Changes in the fauna of aquatic beetles (Coleoptera aquatica) in Lake Luterskie (Olsztyn Lake District) in 1981-1993

Pakulnicka, Joanna; Bartnik, W.

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“…The succession of lakes entails changes in the lake-dwelling fauna ( Kowalik, 1968 ; Pakulnicka & Bartnik, 1999 ; Ranta, 1985 ; Kordylas, 1990 ; Lundkvist, Landin & Milberg, 2001 ; Pakulnicka & Zawal, 2007 ). This problem is rarely raised in research, and when it is, it most often consists of brief studies into zooplankton (e.g., Demetraki-Paleolog, 2012 ; Kuczyńska-Kippen, 2008 ; Jasser, 1997 ; Lepistö & Saura, 1998 ; Odland & Del Moral, 2002 ; Fiłoc & Kupryjanowicz, 2015 ).…”

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Effect of changes in the fractal structure of a littoral zone in the course of lake succession on the abundance, body size sequence and biomass of beetles

Pakulnicka

Zawal

2018

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Dystrophic lakes undergo natural disharmonic succession, in the course of which an increasingly complex and diverse, mosaic-like pattern of habitats evolves. In the final seral stage, the most important role is played by a spreading Sphagnum mat, which gradually reduces the lake’s open water surface area. Long-term transformations in the primary structure of lakes cause changes in the structure of lake-dwelling fauna assemblages. Knowledge of the succession mechanisms in lake fauna is essential for proper lake management. The use of fractal concepts helps to explain the character of fauna in relation to other aspects of the changing complexity of habitats. Our 12-year-long study into the succession of water beetles has covered habitats of 40 selected lakes which are diverse in terms of the fractal dimension. The taxonomic diversity and density of lake beetles increase parallel to an increase in the fractal dimension. An in-depth analysis of the fractal structure proved to be helpful in explaining the directional changes in fauna induced by the natural succession of lakes. Negative correlations appear between the body size and abundance. An increase in the density of beetles within the higher dimension fractals is counterbalanced by a change in the size of individual organisms. As a result, the biomass is constant, regardless of the fractal dimension.

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Effect of changes in the fractal structure of a littoral zone in the course of lake succession on the abundance, body size sequence and biomass of beetles

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2018

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“…The species is widespread in Poland and regularly found, but usually only as single specimens. Recently found in the Pomeranian Lake District, Masurian Lake District, Mazovian Lowland, Podlasie Lowland, Białowieża Primeval Forest, Małopolska Upland, Lublin Upland, Roztocze and Sandomierz Lowland (BURAKOWSKI et al 1983, CZACHOROWSKI et al 1993, PAKULNICKA & BARTNIK 1999, KUBISZ 2001, KOWALIK & BUCZYŃSKI 2003, BUCZYŃSKI & KOWALIK 2004, TOŃCZYK & PAKULNICKA 2004, BUCZYŃSKI & KOWALIK 2005, NIJBOER et al 2006, JASKUŁA et al 2008, JASKUŁA & PRZEWOŹNY 2009. We report this species as new for the Kraków-Wieluń Upland, the Świętokrzyskie Mts.…”

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New localities of Elmidae (Coleoptera: Byrrhoidea), with a revised checklist of species occurring in Poland

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Greń³

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Polish Journal of Entomology / Polskie Pismo Entomologiczne

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New localities of Elmidae (Coleoptera: Byrrhoidea), with a revised checklist of species occurring in Poland Seventeen species of elmid beetles have been unequivocally recorded from Poland. The paper presents new data on the distribution of 13 species of this family, among which Esolus parallelepipedus and Riolus cupreus have been proved to occur in the country. Altogether 227 localities are given, either from the authors' own observations or from materials gathered during the implementation of the programme "Monitoring of the ecological state of surface waters, studies and an assessment of the ecological state of rivers" coordinated by the Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection in Poland. The paper also includes a revised checklist of Elmidae occurring in Poland.

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Model of disharmonic succession of dystrophic lakes based on aquatic beetle fauna (Coleoptera)

Pakulnicka

Zawal

2019

Mar. Freshwater Res.

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Directional changes in environmental conditions during individual stages of the succession of lakes should determine the character of the aquatic beetle fauna inhabiting them. Can changes in environmental conditions lead to degradation of fauna and to a deterioration of the ecological quality of lakes? We analysed this problem in 40 lakes. The fauna of the lakes proved to be rich and diverse in terms of species. Deterioration of species richness along successional stages was not observed, but distinct changes were noted in faunal composition. The eurytopic component proved stable, whereas changes in specialised components (i.e. lake and river species and tyrphophiles) were of key importance. The formation of beetle communities in the lakes was influenced to a greater extent by environmental factors, namely substrate, macrophyte structure and Sphagnum mat cover, than by the physical parameters of the water (pH, saturation or conductivity). The lakes proved to be of considerable ecological value. Regardless of the stage of succession, they are a habitat for numerous species, including rare and endangered ones. Hence, on the one hand humic lakes play an important role in local biodiversity, whereas on the other hand they may be perceived as refuges for species in environments that could be restored as a result of beneficial measures.

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Changes in the fauna of aquatic beetles (Coleoptera aquatica) in Lake Luterskie (Olsztyn Lake District) in 1981-1993

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Effect of changes in the fractal structure of a littoral zone in the course of lake succession on the abundance, body size sequence and biomass of beetles

Effect of changes in the fractal structure of a littoral zone in the course of lake succession on the abundance, body size sequence and biomass of beetles

New localities of Elmidae (Coleoptera: Byrrhoidea), with a revised checklist of species occurring in Poland

Model of disharmonic succession of dystrophic lakes based on aquatic beetle fauna (Coleoptera)

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