Springs Ecology
34 Followers
Recent papers in Springs Ecology
Rock reliefs, inscriptions, and stone-built water reservoirs constitute some of the most pervasive features of Near Eastern archaeological landscapes, both urban and rural. Carved into the living rock at geologically significant places... more
Performative engagements with specific, culturally significant places were among the primary means of configuring landscapes in the ancient world. Ancient states often appropriated symbolic or ritual landscapes through commemorative... more
The biodiversity of algal communities and environmental conditions were investigated in the springs of Mt. Konjuh. The assemblages of 20 springs emerging from different lithologies (limestones and ophiolites, respectively) comprised 234... more
Cultural historian Elliott Colla proposed in a recent paper that ancient borders, unlike their modern versions, were often roughly hewn, both materially and conceptually. With this he not only refers to the artfully crafted and... more
Karst ecosystems are considered as priority environments for the protection of biodiversity on a global scale. This study provides a first comparative analysis of epilithic diatom flora from karst springs in two Mediterranean geographic... more
Keywords: Rete Natura 2000, Germoplasma, Sostenibilità, Biodiversità, Habitat. Si è analizzato dal punto di vista della situazione ecologica, delle potenzialità economiche e della normativa l’area SIC IT6020012 “Piana di S. Vittorino -... more
Springs are essential components of the freshwater resources in the North Western Ghats, yet they are not well studied and are under threat from ecological degradation. This study surveyed ecology and hydrogeology of five springs.... more
In Dortmund-Brackel, Reichshofstraße 40, konnte eine während des Früh- bis Jungneolithikums genutzte Wasserstelle komplett ausgegraben werde. Die Auswertung von Bodenproben und Schneckengehäusen verspricht weitere Aufschlüsse zur... more
Places are small, culturally significant locales that exist within a landscape. They are meaningful to specific cultural groups through everyday experience and shared stories associated with them. Places therefore gather a vast range of... more
This paper presents a part of the results obtained from extensive studies conducted on springs – remarkable freshwater habitats with many unique characteristics and a high degree of biological diversity. The abiotic conditions and fauna... more
Karst ecosystems are considered as priority environments for the protection of biodiversity on a global scale. This study provides a first comparative analysis of epilithic diatom flora from karst springs in two Mediterranean geographic... more
‘Silbury Hill: The largest prehistoric mound in Europe’, edited by Jim Leary, David Field and Gill Campbell. Reviewed by David Jacques, Senior Research fellow in Archaeology University of Buckingham. English Heritage’s Silbury... more
A small standing-water ecosystem (SWE) is a shallow (<20 m) lentic water body with a surface of a few hectares (10 ha). Compared to larger counterparts, they exhibit wider ecotones, sometimes even equaling their whole surface, which... more
Using light (LM, including plastid characterization on fresh material) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), as well as a thorough morphological, physical, chemical, and biological characterization of the habitats, the present study... more
Dear Respected Colleagues, There are significant gaps in the literature concerning highly valuable topics of groundwater ecology. Groundwater supports extraordinarily numerous and diverse aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems that are at... more
Fine particulate organic matter (FPOM), originated by aggregation of smaller particles and by decomposition of bigger particles, usually presents the dominant energy and nutrient source in the primary river net. Relationships between... more
Water resources and associated ecosystems are becoming highly endangered due to ongoing global environmental changes. Spatial ecological modelling is a promising toolbox for understanding the past, present and future distribution and... more
Karst ecosystems are considered as priority environments for the protection of biodiversity on a global scale. This study provides a first comparative analysis of epilithic diatom flora from karst springs in two Mediterranean geographic... more
Habitat alteration is one of the major drivers of species loss. Springs may be among the least affected aquatic habitats and are considered to be refugial habitats. Diatom assemblages were sampled from 74 Swiss springs comprising seven... more
Using light (LM, including plastid characterization on fresh material) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), as well as a thorough morphological, physical, chemical, and biological characterization of the habitats, the present study... more
Cantonati M. 2018. Le diatomee delle sorgenti dei due parchi nazionali bavaresi come indicatrici di cambio ambientale e le reti di ricerche ecologiche di lungo corso. Natura Alpina Strenna del MUSE 2018: 37-38 [in Italian] DiSpri-BNP... more
A forma legal correntemente utilizada para proteger as captações destinadas a consumo humano, pode não ser a mais correcta, pois em alguns casos, as zonas de recarga dessas nascentes encontram-se afastadas do ponto de onde a água emana.... more