Population dynamics of herbivorous insects in polluted landscapes

Kozlov, Mikhail V.

doi:10.1016/j.cois.2022.100987

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“…Previous studies have shown a pollution-linked decline in population dynamics of both vertebrates and invertebrates including insects utilized as food and feeds by riparian communities [23,[37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44]. Te dynamics negatively afect the ecological integrity of large water bodies such as Lake Victoria [45][46][47].…”

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Spatial Variations in Aquatic Insect Community Structure in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Misiko,

Bere,

Andika

et al. 2023

International Journal of Ecology

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Background. Aquatic insect community structure is dynamic due to threats by anthropogenic activities coupled with changing climatic conditions. The insect’s survival is dependent on the substrate, water quality, and environmental effects. The changes in water quality influence their distribution and abundance and are reflected in spatial and temporal trends. This study sought to document the effects of spatial variation on aquatic insects in Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. Materials and Methods. Systematic random design was used in sampling, and water quality parameters were assessed. Insects were sampled by profundal lake procedure, pooled, sorted, and identified based on the morphological approach and diversity indices analyzed. The relationship between insects and water quality was established. Results. Statistical homogeneity in water quality parameters was documented with the exception of nitrates, nitrites, soluble reactive phosphorus, ammonium, and silicates, which displayed significant variation at p < 0.05 . A total of 383 individual insects representing 19 species, 19 genera, 16 families, and six orders were obtained from Winam Gulf. Hemiptera, Ephemeroptera, and Diptera were the most predominant orders, respectively. Chironomus spp. and Ablebesmyia spp. were representatives of the Chironomidae family. Species distribution and water quality were determined using cluster analysis (CA) and conical correspondence analysis (CCA). Conclusion. The findings of this study demonstrated that spatial variations were associated with change in water quality and had a corresponding influence on insect community structure.

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Spatial Variations in Aquatic Insect Community Structure in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Misiko,

Bere,

Andika

et al. 2023

International Journal of Ecology

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Elevated O₃ threatens biological communications mediated by plant volatiles: A review focusing on the urban environment

Masui

Shiojiri

Agathokleous

et al. 2023

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology

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Population dynamics of herbivorous insects in polluted landscapes

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Spatial Variations in Aquatic Insect Community Structure in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Spatial Variations in Aquatic Insect Community Structure in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Elevated O₃ threatens biological communications mediated by plant volatiles: A review focusing on the urban environment

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Population dynamics of herbivorous insects in polluted landscapes

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Spatial Variations in Aquatic Insect Community Structure in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Spatial Variations in Aquatic Insect Community Structure in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Elevated O3 threatens biological communications mediated by plant volatiles: A review focusing on the urban environment

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Elevated O₃ threatens biological communications mediated by plant volatiles: A review focusing on the urban environment