Macroinvertebrates

Trevor Dube; Caston M. Makaka; Grite N. Mwaijengo; Musa C. Mlambo; Luc Brendonck

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-822362-8.00013-X

Macroinvertebrates

Trevor Dube, Caston M. Makaka, Grite N. Mwaijengo, Musa C. Mlambo, Luc Brendonck

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This chapter introduces the diversity and community composition of macroinvertebrates occurring in wetlands with emphasis on the permanent and temporary wetlands in the Afrotropical region of the world. The chapter explores factors shaping the composition of macroinvertebrate communities of the permanent and temporary habitats, and the structuring role of dispersal mechanisms. The diversity and composition of macroinvertebrates is contrasted between different regions of the world and between permanent and temporary wetland types. Furthermore, the role of macroinvertebrates as indicators of habitat quality, ecosystem functions, and services provided by macroinvertebrates in wetlands is explored. Finally, the threats to macroinvertebrates in wetlands are highlighted.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Fundamentals of Tropical Freshwater Wetlands
Subtitle of host publication	From Ecology to Conservation Management
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	307-336
Number of pages	30
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128223628
ISBN (Print)	9780128223635
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822362-8.00013-X
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2022

Keywords

Depression wetlands
floodplain wetlands
macroinvertebrates
metacommunity

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