Effects of Pesticides on the Survival of Shredder <i>Nectopsyche</i> sp. (Trichoptera) and Leaf Decomposition Rates in Tropical Andes: A Microcosm Approach

Andean streams are becoming increasingly impacted by agricultural activities. However, the potential effects of pesticides on their aquatic biodiversity remain unassessed. In order to address this knowledge gap, we conducted an experiment over 37 days in microcosms to assess the effect of two pestic...

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Main Authors: Christian Villamarín, Miguel Cañedo-Argüelles, Constanza Carvajal-Rebolledo, Blanca Ríos-Touma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Toxics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/10/12/720