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Bibliographic resource

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Journal article

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Title

Pelagial zooplankton community in a newly established reservoir during and after the impoundment of a hydropower dam

Abstract

The global increase in energy demand has triggered a global boom in the construction of hydropower dams worldwide affecting biological communities. Our objective is to study the zooplankton (Rotifera, Cladocera and Copepoda) community structure during and after the impoundment of a newly constructed reservoir, to provide valuable knowledge on species diversity, community structure and dynamics to be considered in future management plans. The impoundment period was characterized by increased species richness with high turnover because of the zooplankton’s high dispersal ability and reflected the inoculation of the reservoir with local fauna. Zooplankton during this period were also correlated negatively with depth and positively with total organic nitrogen and nitrate, highlighting the importance of trophic impact. The time following the impoundment reflected the colonization processes to more stable communities. The seasonality domination followed the Mediterranean pattern, with cold and warm periods being differentiated by changes in community structure, while abundance and biomass remained low throughout the studied period. Combined with the dominance of small-sized individuals, it resulted in low grazing pressure, indicating that zooplankton was not the factor controlling phytoplankton.

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https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000939057400001

Bibliographic citation

Stamou, G.; Katsiapi, M.; Demertzioglou, M.; Voutsa, D.; Kozari, A.; Pantelaki, I.; Moustaka-Gouni, M.; Michaloudi, E. (2023). Pelagial zooplankton community in a newly established reservoir during and after the impoundment of a hydropower dam. Diversity 15(2): 257. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/d15020257

Topic

Marine

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true

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open access

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true