As a major biotic component of many lotic ecosystems, macrophytes consist a major component of running waters are often used as indicators within the European Water Framework Directive (WFD) to establish ecological quality. ...

Aquatic plants play an active role in structuring the ecosystems of shallow lakes. However, the effects of dif ferent macrophyte species on the water column vary in terms of hydrodynamics and sediment resuspension. ...

The effects of water birds on water quality in a shallow Turkish soda lake, Lake Aktaş, were investigated by comparing protected areas and those exposed to birds, in order to understand interactions between the birds and ...

In this study, the effect of used motor oil on the growth rate of three different species of aquatic macrophytes was investigated for a three week period under laboratory conditions. Three treatments were used in pots: ...