Terrestrial and Aquatic Invertebrates as Bioindicators for Environmental Monitoring, with Particular Reference to Mountain Ecosystems |
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Authors: | Ian D Hodkinson John K Jackson |
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Institution: | (1) School of Biological and Earth Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, , Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3, AF, UK;(2) Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, Pennsylvania 19382, USA |
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Abstract: | The use of terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates as a management tool for monitoring change in ecosystems is reviewed and critically evaluated. Their suitability and value for assessing a range of environmental problems from pollution impacts, through habitat evaluation for conservation to the long-term degradation and recovery of ecosystems, is critically discussed. Guidelines are provided for the choice of appropriate bioindicators. Examples of the use of a broad spectrum of invertebrates to assess a variety of environmental problems are summarized. The particular potential of invertebrates for monitoring montane ecosystems is highlighted. |
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Keywords: | Bioindication Indicator species Pollution Habitat degradation Habitat quality |
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