Diatoms as bioindicators for health assessments of ephemeral freshwater ecosystems: A comprehensive review

• Published in: Ecological Indicators
• Main Authors: Taurozzi Davide, Cesarini Giulia, Scalici Massimiliano
• Other Authors: Taurozzi, Davide, Cesarini, Giulia, Scalici, Massimiliano
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Temporary; Intermittent; Pond; Lake; Wetland; River Conservation; Antarctic; Pond Lake; Antarc*
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/11590/482507; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.112309

Ephemeral waters (EW) are sensitive and vulnerable ecosystems that, although the numerous ecosystem services provided, are poorly investigated and properly managed. Diatoms represent an important biological model largely used in aquatic permanent habitats but underused in ephemeral waters. The aim o...