Aquatic resources of Illinois /

When using this book, students will become familiar with the aquatic resources of Illinois. The information and activities can help you meet the following Illinois learning standards: Mathematics 6.A.2, 6.B.1, 6.B.2, 6.B.3a, 6.C.1a, 6.C.2a, 6.C.3a; Science 11.A.1a, 11.A.1c, 11.A.1d, 11.A.2b, 11.A.2d, 11.A.3a, 11.A.3b, 11.A.3c, 11.A.3f; Social science 16.E.2a, 16.E.2c, 17.A.1a, 17.A.1b, 17.A.2a, 17.A.2b, 17.B.1a, 17.B.1b, 17.C.1a, 17.C.2b, 17.D.2b. For part of the activities an Illinois road map is needed.

Zoocoenological state of microhabitats and its seasonal dynamics in an aquatic macroinvertebrate assembly (Hydrobiological case studies on lake Balaton, No. 1.)

In the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 we collected samples of macroinvertebrates on a total of 36 occasions in Badacsony bay, in areas of open water (in the years 2003 and 2004 reed-grassy) as well as populated by reed (Phragmites australis) and cattail (Typha angustifolia). Samples were taken using a stiff hand net. The sampling site includes three microhabitats differentiated only by the aquatic plants inhabiting these areas. Our data was gathered from processing 208 individual samples. The quantity of macroinvertebrates is represented by biovolume value based on volume estimates. We can identify taxa in abundant numbers found in all water types and ooze; as well as groups associated with individual microhabitats with various aquatic plants. We can observe a notable difference between the years in the volume of invertebrate macrofauna caused by the drop of water level, and the multiplication of submerged macrophytes. There are smaller differences between the samples taken in reeds and cattail stands. In the second half of 2003 – which was a year of drought – the Najas marina appeared in open waters and allowed to support larger quantities of macroinvertebrates. In 2004 with higher water levels, the Potamogeton perfoliatus occurring in the same area has had an even more significant effect. This type of reed-grass may support the most macroinvertebrates during the summer. From the aspect of diversity relations we may suspect different characteristics. The reeds sampling site proved to be the richest, while the cattail microhabitat is close behind, open water (with submerged macrophytes) is the least diverse microhabitat.

Multilocus genetic analyses provide insight into speciation and hybridization in aquatic grasses, genus Ruppia

Aquatic plants of the genus Ruppia inhabit some of the most threatened habitats in the world, such as coastal lagoons and inland saline to brackish waters where their meadows play several key roles. The evolutionary history of this genus has been affected by the processes of hybridization, polyploidization, and vicariance, which have resulted in uncertainty regarding the number of species. In the present study, we apply microsatellite markers for the identification, genetic characterization, and detection of hybridization events among populations of putative Ruppia species found in the southern Iberian Peninsula, with the exception of a clearly distinct species, the diploid Ruppia maritima. Microsatellite markers group the populations into genetically distinct entities that are not coincident with geographical location and contain unique diagnostic alleles. These results support the interpretation of these entities as distinct species: designated here as (1) Ruppia drepanensis, (2) Ruppia cf. maritima, and (3) Ruppia cirrhosa. A fourth distinct genetic entity was identified as a putative hybrid between R. cf. maritima and R. cirrhosa because it contained a mixture of microsatellite alleles that are otherwise unique to these putative species. Hence, our analyses were able to discriminate among different genetic entities of Ruppia and, by adding multilocus nuclear markers, we confirm hybridization as an important process of speciation within the genus. In addition, careful taxonomic curation of the samples enabled us to determine the genotypic and genetic diversity and differentiation among populations of each putative Ruppia species. This will be important for identifying diversity hotspots and evaluating patterns of population genetic connectivity. © 2015 The Linnean Society of London, Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2015, 00, 000–000.

“Step by step”: high frequency short-distance epizoochorous dispersal of aquatic macrophytes

Aquatic macrophytes can successfully colonise and re-colonise areas separated by space and time. The mechanisms underlying such “mobility” are not well understood, but it has often been hypothesised that epizoochory (external dispersal) plays an important role. Yet, there is only limited, and mostly anecdotal, evidence concerning successful epizoochorous dispersal of aquatic macrophytes, particularly in the case of short-distance dispersal. Here we examine in situ and ex situ dispersal of aquatic macrophytes, including three invasive alien species. A high frequency of Lemna minor Linnaeus dispersal was observed in situ, and this was linked to bird-mediated epizoochory. We concluded that wind had no effect on dispersal. Similarly, in an ex situ examination Lemna minuta Kunth and Azolla filiculoides Lamarck, were found to be dispersed with a high frequency by mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos). No dispersal was measured for Elodea nuttalli (Planchon) H. St. John. It is concluded that short-distance or “stepping-stone” dispersal via bird-mediated epizoochory can occur with high frequencies, and therefore can play an important role in facilitating colonisation, range expansion and biological invasion of macrophytes.

New report on the bionomics of Coquillettidia venezuelensis in temporary breeding sites (Diptera: Culicidae)

INTRODUCTION: Findings of immature forms of Coquillettidia venezuelensis in temporary breeding sites, without the presence of aquatic plants or other submerged plant tissue are reported. METHODS: A systematic scooping technique to collect specimens was used at the breeding site. RESULTS: Immature forms of Coquillettidia venezuelensis, Anopheles rangeli, An. evansae and Culex sp. were collected from areas of the hydroelectric power station of São Salvador, State of Goiás. CONCLUSIONS This is a novel finding relating to the bioecology of Cq. venezuelensis, a species of medical interest that has been found naturally infected with arboviruses, including Oropouche and West Nile virus.

Die süsswasser-flora Deutschlands, Österreichs und der Schwez... hrsg. von prof. dr. A. Pascher.

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Die süsswasser-flora Deutschlands, Österreichs und der Schwez... hrsg. von prof. dr. A. Pascher.

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Factors conditioning the habitat and the density of Biomphalaria tenagophila (Orbigny, 1835) in an isolated schistosomiasis focus in Rio de Janeiro city

The present work was carried out in a watercress garden in Alto da Boa Vista, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The investigation was carried out in two phases. The first one (1985-86) involved the sampling of Biomphalaria tenegophila in two areas to determine its relative populational densities. The results showed that the populations presented similar densities and dynamics. The second phase (1988-89) involved the study of the influence of some environmental factors on the establishment of B. tenagophila in watercress garden. Two factors were identified as responsible for the establishment of B. tenagophila in the garden: (1) the quality of the water entering the irrigation system, to which domestic sewage is added, and (2) alterations in the nature of the substrate, due to inadequate fertilization techniques, which employ organic matter from adjacent pigsties. Aquatic plants and hydrological parameters of the irrigation system were subsidiary factors to the establishment of B. tenagophila in the garden.

Elaboració de nous recursos docents en el camp de la biologia vegetal, mitjançant l'ús de noves tecnologies de microscòpia com làser confocal i multifotó

Aquest projecte s'ha realitzat al Servei de Microscòpia de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, i ha tingut una durada de dos anys (2007-2009). Els objectius concrets d'aquest projecte assolits per a les diferents assignatures ha estat l'anàlisi de característiques citològiques, característiques morfològiques i anatòmiques de les estructures vegetatives dels diferents nivells d’organització, característiques morfològiques i anatòmiques de les estructures reproductores. El material docent obtingut en aquest projecte està sent utilitzat en les assignatures següents: Botànica Farmacèutica, Biodiversitat vegetal marina, Recursos vegetals aquàtics: les algues, Plantes d'ús alimentari, Conserv. i gestió de poblacions i comunitats marines, Usos i cultius de recursos algals marins, B. i diversitat de criptògames, Biologia II, Tècniques Exp. de biologia II, Botànica, Biologia animal i vegetal. Per a la realització de l’estudi, s'ha obtingut una col·lecció d’imatges al MLC, MER i MET per aclarir els criteris sistemàtics. Durant el primer any s’han adquirit totes les imatges necessàries, per tal de poder elaborar el material didàctic en suport digital. Durant el segon any s’ha implementat aquest material a les respectives classes pràctiques i s’ha avaluat la seva importància en la millora de la formació dels alumnes i del suport al professor. L’aplicació del material elaborat a la docència pràctica durant el tot segon any ha permès fer un primer estudi per valorar la seva eficàcia i fer-hi les correccions oportunes. Durant tot el projecte, el treball conjunt de professors i tècnics ha estat bàsic per a l’obtenció de material didàctic adequat a la realitat dels estudis actuals i a la docència pràctica.

Implementació d’un sistema de control avançat en una estació depuradora d’aigües residuals

Aquest projecte té com a objectiu la implementació d'un sistema de control avançat en una estació depuradora d'aigües residuals a la Vall del Ges, Torelló

Localització de les zones òptimes del litoral català per la instal•lació d’un parc eòlic marí

Anàlisi territorial del litoral català mitjançant una sèrie de variables tractades amb sistemes d’informació geogràfica (recurs eòlic, perfil batimètric, zones incloses en Xarxa Natura 2000, subestacions elèctriques vora la costa) per tal de localitzar les zones òptimes d’implantació d’un parc eòlic marí

Estudi de la vegetació dels camins de ronda de Palafrugell: impacte i mesures de control de la flora introduïda

El treball consisteix en un estudi aprofundit de la vegetació que configura el veritable ecosistema mediterrani de la costa de Palafrugell (inventaris de les espècies al.lòctones i les autòctones) fent una sèrie de propostes de millora de les zones més degradades intentant evitar la colonització de les espècies no desitjables amb la posterior elaboració d’un llistat d’espècies aconsellables per plantar en espais públics enjardinats

Pla de gestió de l’illa de Portlligat i diagnosi de flora a la badia

L’illa de Portlligat és un exemple de les conseqüències que la flora invasora pot comportar a primera línia de la costa. El gran recobriment que ocupa Carpobrotus sp. ha provocat una disminució de la riquesa i composició florística, posant en perill algunes espècies de gran interès. La redacció i aplicació d’una pla de gestió, ha de ser l’eina adequada per retornar l’espai al seu estat ecològic òptim. Paral.lelament, es realitza també una cartografia detallada sobre la distribució de la flora al.lòctona de la badia de Portlligat per avaluar l’impacte que la flora exòtica provoca a l’espai

Proposta de millora de la qualitat de les aigües residuals de Sant Martí Sescorts

Diagnòsi de les aigües residuals de sant martí Sescorts i proposta de millora de la qualitat d' aquestes aigues residuals