Are Intermittent Rivers in the Karst Mediterranean Region of the Balkans Suitable as Mayfly Habitats?

Are Intermittent Rivers in the Karst Mediterranean Region of the Balkans Suitable as Mayfly Habitats?

Intermittent rivers, common in dry parts of the world, such as the Mediterranean region, are hydrologically harsh habitats characterized by periodical flow cessation. Ephemeroptera are aquatic insects common in both lotic and lentic waterbodies, where they show a high sensitivity to anthropogenic mo...

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Main Authors:	Marina Vilenica, Fran Rebrina, Lea Ružanović, Mario Rumišek, Renata Matoničkin Kepčija, Andreja Brigić
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:	Diversity
Subjects:	Ephemeroptera diversity environmental variables temporary habitats lotic habitats
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/2/155

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