Naslov
Entomofauna of submerged macrophyte stands in reservoirs (Papuk Nature Park)

Autori
Špoljar, Maria ; Šneller, Denis ; Miliša, Marko ; Lajtner, Jasna ; Sertić Perić, Mirela ; Radanović, Ines

Izvornik
Entomologia Croatica (1330-6200) 16 (2012), 1-4; 7-20

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
littoral zone; Ephemeroptera; Cloeon; Diptera; functional feeding guilds

Sažetak
In this study diversity, abundance and functional feeding guild of aquatic entomofauna were assigned within submerged macrophyte stands in Jankovac Stream reservoirs (Papuk Nature Park). The main aims of this study were to analyse: (i) physico-chemical parameters and food resources ; (ii) abundance and diversity and (iii) functional feeding guilds of entomofauna. Between reservoirs non significant differences were observed in regard to abiotic or biotic parameters, except higher abundance of active filterers in vegetated littoral zone of Reservoir 1 (R1M) than in Reservoir 2 (R2M). Other parameters mostly showed significant seasonal oscillations. In total 19 taxa were identified, among them 14 in R1M, and half less in R2M. Highest abundance was reached in R1M in winter (544 ind m-2), and in R2M in spring (472 ind m-2). Ephemeroptera (R1M 66 %, R2M 76 %) with domination of Cloeon sp., and Diptera (23 % in R1M and R2M) with dominated Tanitarsini specimens contributed at most in total abundance. Among feeding guilds the greatest contribution in abundance achieved detritivores (81 %). Results of this study suggested that food resources and biotic interactions are main drivers in structuring entomofauna, i.e., macroinvertebrate community in submerged macrophyte stands.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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