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1. Preliminary results of EUROPONDS: early researchers shedding light on overlooked water bodies

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Fehlinger, L, Rimcheska, B, Mondav, R, Nash, L, Drohan, E, Misteli, B, Chaguaceda, F, Cunillera-Montcusi, D, Juvigny-Khenafou, N, Morant, D, Fahy, JC, Martelo, J, Zamora Marín, JM, Stamenković, O, Chonova, T, Balibrea Escobar, A, Bonacina, L, Bozóki, T, Camacho-Santamans, A, Camacho Santamans, BA, Calderó Pascual, M, Dąbrowski, D, Dinu, V, Englisch, C, Fekete, J, Fenoy, M, Freixinos Campillo, Z, Fyttis, G, García-Girón, J, Gerber, R, Guerrero Brotons, M, Haba, A, Halabowski, D, Henriques, J, Jakobsson, E, Köksal, Z, Kolář, V, Kuczyńska, K, Labat, F, Llorente, A, Maniezhilan, E, Mathieu-Resuge, M, Marle, P, Moza, MA, Moras, S, Münzner, K, Nava, V, Nita, D, Nunes, S, Olenici, A, Esosa Osakpolor, S, Papatheodoulou, A, Pereira, N, Parmar, TP, Rontani, PM, Rubio-Ríos, J, Sarkezi, M, Sánchez Dávila, J, Scotti, A, Sivess, L, Smiljanić, P, Soto García, P, Souto Souto, M, Sowa, A, Suarez, E, Timoner, P, Tirozzi, P, Tomás Martín, M, Vallefuoco, F, Vanek, M, Vebrová, L, Dalla Vecchia, A, Zawadzka, M, Fehlinger, L, Rimcheska, B, Mondav, R, Nash, L, Drohan, E, Misteli, B, Chaguaceda, F, Cunillera-Montcusi, D, Juvigny-Khenafou, N, Morant, D, Fahy, J, Martelo, J, Zamora Marín, J, Stamenković, O, Chonova, T, Balibrea Escobar, A, Bonacina, L, Bozóki, T, Camacho-Santamans, A, Camacho Santamans, B, Calderó Pascual, M, Dąbrowski, D, Dinu, V, Englisch, C, Fekete, J, Fenoy, M, Freixinos Campillo, Z, Fyttis, G, García-Girón, J, Gerber, R, Guerrero Brotons, M, Haba, A, Halabowski, D, Henriques, J, Jakobsson, E, Köksal, Z, Kolář, V, Kuczyńska, K, Labat, F, Llorente, A, Maniezhilan, E, Mathieu-Resuge, M, Marle, P, Moza, M, Moras, S, Münzner, K, Nava, V, Nita, D, Nunes, S, Olenici, A, Esosa Osakpolor, S, Papatheodoulou, A, Pereira, N, Parmar, T, Rontani, P, Rubio-Ríos, J, Sarkezi, M, Sánchez Dávila, J, Scotti, A, Sivess, L, Smiljanić, P, Soto García, P, Souto Souto, M, Sowa, A, Suarez, E, Timoner, P, Tirozzi, P, Tomás Martín, M, Vallefuoco, F, Vanek, M, Vebrová, L, Dalla Vecchia, A, and Zawadzka, M

Subjects
dietary subsidie, emerging insect, pond, fatty acid, small water bodies
Abstract

Whilst being generally small and shallow lentic water bodies, ponds provide valuable habitats for a multitude of groups and contribute to habitat connectivity. Semi-aquatic insects emerging from such ponds act as one of the most important vectors of dietary energy to the adjacent terrestrial environment. By providing essential fatty acids, emerging insects constitute an important nutritional food resource for terrestrial (e.g. spiders, lizards, ants) and aerial (e.g. bats, birds) consumers. Broad-scale studies are needed to explore differences in dietary exports encompassing diverse pond types and different landscapes or regions, with the final aim of drawing general patterns. Herein we present the first results of "EUROPONDS". In this ongoing project we quantify the seasonal and spatial variation in insect emergence. In a total of 55 ponds distributed across Europe we installed emergence traps for one week per season over a full year. This broad scale set-up allows us to quantify differences in biomass export between different geographical regions, between rural and urban systems as well as between natural and artificial ponds. The project brings together the knowledge of 80 early-career limnologists from all over Europe and therefore not only provides important insight in the aquatic-terrestrial linkages of ponds, but also provides an important exchange among the future generation of European limnologists.

Published
2021

2. Ecological assessment of a renaturalised pond in the quarries of Alpedrete (Spain)

Author

Fehlinger, L, Rimcheska, B, Tomás-Martín, M, Soto-García, S, Mondav, R, Nash, L, Drohan, E, Misteli, B, Chaguaceda, F, Cunillera-Montcusi, D, Juvigny- Khenafou, D, Morant, D, Fahy, JC, Martelo, J, Zamora Marín, JM, Stamenković, O, Chonova, T, Balibrea Escobar, A, Bonacina, L, Bozóki, T, Camacho Santamans, A, Calderó Pascual, A, Dąbrowski, D, Dinu, D, Englisch, C, Fekete, J, Fenoy, E, Freixinos Campillo, Z, Fyttis, G, García-Girón, J, Gerber, R, Guerrero Brotons, M, Haba, A, Halabowski, D, Henriques, J, Jakobsson, E, Köksal, Z, Kolář, K, Mathieu-Resuge, M, Marle, P, Moza, MI, Moras, S, Münzner, S, Nava, V, Nita, D, Nunes, S, Olenici, A, Esosa Osakpolor, S, Papatheodoulou, A, Pereira, N, Parmar, TP, Rontani, PM, Rubio-Ríos, J, Sarkezi, M, Scotti, A, Sivess, L, Smiljanić, P, Souto Souto, M, Sowa, A, Suarez, A, Timoner, P, Tirozzi, P, Vallefuoco, F, Vanek, M, Vebrová, L, Dalla Vecchia, L, Zawadzka, M, Kuczyńska, K, Labat, F, Llorente, A, Maniezhilan, E, Fehlinger, L, Rimcheska, B, Tomás-Martín, M, Soto-García, S, Mondav, R, Nash, L, Drohan, E, Misteli, B, Chaguaceda, F, Cunillera-Montcusi, D, Juvigny- Khenafou, D, Morant, D, Fahy, J, Martelo, J, Zamora Marín, J, Stamenković, O, Chonova, T, Balibrea Escobar, A, Bonacina, L, Bozóki, T, Camacho Santamans, A, Calderó Pascual, A, Dąbrowski, D, Dinu, D, Englisch, C, Fekete, J, Fenoy, E, Freixinos Campillo, Z, Fyttis, G, García-Girón, J, Gerber, R, Guerrero Brotons, M, Haba, A, Halabowski, D, Henriques, J, Jakobsson, E, Köksal, Z, Kolář, K, Mathieu-Resuge, M, Marle, P, Moza, M, Moras, S, Münzner, S, Nava, V, Nita, D, Nunes, S, Olenici, A, Esosa Osakpolor, S, Papatheodoulou, A, Pereira, N, Parmar, T, Rontani, P, Rubio-Ríos, J, Sarkezi, M, Scotti, A, Sivess, L, Smiljanić, P, Souto Souto, M, Sowa, A, Suarez, A, Timoner, P, Tirozzi, P, Vallefuoco, F, Vanek, M, Vebrová, L, Dalla Vecchia, L, Zawadzka, M, Kuczyńska, K, Labat, F, Llorente, A, and Maniezhilan, E

Subjects
macrophyte, pond, macrobentho, freshwater, macroinvertebrate assemblages
Abstract

Invertebrates have recently been recognised under a global decline, a situation that seems to be accentuated in continental waterbodies. In the EUROPONDS project we deepened in the contribution of aquatic invertebrates to terrestrial ecosystems, representing countries all over Europe. Our study was encompassed in a restored quarry in Alpedrete, Madrid, Spain, a landscape destined for livestock activities. We evaluated the invertebrate assemblages of a small permanent pond after restoration (physicochemical variables, macroinvertebrates assemblages and macrophytes species) and its contribution to the landscape by the emerging insects. To do that, we have carried out seasonal samplings starting in autumn 2020 and finishing by summer 2021. We detected a highly aquatic biodiversity in our study pond, showing oversaturation of dissolved oxygen concentration and a rich and dense cover of macrophytes. A diverse assemblage of aquatic macroinvertebrates included odonates, heteropterans, coleopterans, culicids, chironomids and ephemeropterans. We located two traps for emergent insects during one week each season, and we captured flying and adult individuals of some of these macroinvertebrates (even 60 chironomids in winter), revealing the importance of this pond for the adjacent landscape. We concluded that our shallow permanent pond shows a high degree of naturalisation due to the huge diversity of fauna and flora recorded. We consider of concern that the cattle’s faeces in the surroundings of the pond could reduce the water quality as detected an increase in nitrate concentration (0,16 mg/L in winter). Therefore, we encourage regional authorities to include this pond in the regional program for wetland conservation.

Published
2021

3. 3rd European FreshProject “EUROPONDS”

Author

Lopez Martinez, JL, de las Nieves, IF, Cerón García, MC, Mañas Mañas, JF, Moreno Balcázar, JJ, Fehlinger, L, Rimcheska, B, Rubio-Ríos, J, Fenoy, E, Mathieu-Resuge, M, Sarkezi1, M, Englisch, C, Cunillera-Montcusi, D, Parmar, T, Moza, M, Olenici, A, Nita, D, Dinu, V, Juvigny-Khenafou, N, Osakpolor, S, de Lima-Fernandes, E, Camacho-Santamans, A, Morant, D, Santamans, A, Scotti, A, Vanek, M, Dalla Vecchia, A, Rontani, P, Balibrea, A, Souto, M, Nava, V, Tirozzi, P, Marti-Tomás, Soto, P, Sánchez, J, Garcia-Giron, J, de Prado Jimeno, R, Fahy, J, Chonova, T, Marle, P, Suarez, E, Timoner, P, Bonacina, L, Kolář, V, Vebrová, L, Martelo, J, Henriques, J, Nunes, N, Pereira, N, Sowa, A, Halabowski, D, Prgić, G, Matković, M, Llorente, A, Haba, A, Kuczyńska, K, Köksal, Z, Münzner, K, Moras, S, Chaguaceda, F, Jakobsson, E, Mondav, R, Maniezhilan, E, Nash, L, Sivess, L, Drohan, E, Caldero-Pascual, M, Zawadzka, M, Dąbrowski, D, Fyttis, G, Papatheodoulou, A, Vallefuoco, F, Misteli, B, Gerber, R, Labat, F, Zamora, J, Guerrero, M, Freixinos, Z, Stamenković, O, Smiljanić, P, Bozóki, T, Fekete, J, Parmar, TP, Moza, MI, Osakpolor, SE, Santamans, AC, Rontani, PM, Zamora, JM, Lopez Martinez, JL, de las Nieves, IF, Cerón García, MC, Mañas Mañas, JF, Moreno Balcázar, JJ, Fehlinger, L, Rimcheska, B, Rubio-Ríos, J, Fenoy, E, Mathieu-Resuge, M, Sarkezi1, M, Englisch, C, Cunillera-Montcusi, D, Parmar, T, Moza, M, Olenici, A, Nita, D, Dinu, V, Juvigny-Khenafou, N, Osakpolor, S, de Lima-Fernandes, E, Camacho-Santamans, A, Morant, D, Santamans, A, Scotti, A, Vanek, M, Dalla Vecchia, A, Rontani, P, Balibrea, A, Souto, M, Nava, V, Tirozzi, P, Marti-Tomás, Soto, P, Sánchez, J, Garcia-Giron, J, de Prado Jimeno, R, Fahy, J, Chonova, T, Marle, P, Suarez, E, Timoner, P, Bonacina, L, Kolář, V, Vebrová, L, Martelo, J, Henriques, J, Nunes, N, Pereira, N, Sowa, A, Halabowski, D, Prgić, G, Matković, M, Llorente, A, Haba, A, Kuczyńska, K, Köksal, Z, Münzner, K, Moras, S, Chaguaceda, F, Jakobsson, E, Mondav, R, Maniezhilan, E, Nash, L, Sivess, L, Drohan, E, Caldero-Pascual, M, Zawadzka, M, Dąbrowski, D, Fyttis, G, Papatheodoulou, A, Vallefuoco, F, Misteli, B, Gerber, R, Labat, F, Zamora, J, Guerrero, M, Freixinos, Z, Stamenković, O, Smiljanić, P, Bozóki, T, Fekete, J, Parmar, TP, Moza, MI, Osakpolor, SE, Santamans, AC, Rontani, PM, and Zamora, JM

Abstract

There are thousands of ponds across Europe, from Lapland to Mediterranean islands and from remote areas to densely populated cities. Most of them provide habitats for animals like aquatic insects and others, even rare species. Ponds also contribute to habitat connectivity and enable organisms to cross the landscape in their function as “blue stepping stones”. Insects emerging from such ponds can be rich in both biodiversity and dietary energy. They provide food and essential fatty acids for terrestrial and avian consumers (bats, birds, spiders, lizards) and thus, important ecosystem services. However, the knowledge about the ecological role of emerging insects from ponds, and their contribution to biodiversity and dietary energy transfer to consumers of adjacent ecosystems is limited. With this project, we aim to fill this gap of knowledge answering some unresolved questions: how does the trophic status of ponds affect the biodiversity and energy content of emerging insects? How different are ponds from various regions, e.g., cities vs. remote areas, in supporting insect biodiversity? Such questions are to be answered through a highly collaborative network of around 80 young freshwater scientists within EUROPONDS.

Published
2021

4. Molecular Barcoding: A Tool to Guarantee Correct Seafood Labelling and Quality and Preserve the Conservation of Endangered Species.

Author

Filonzi L, Ardenghi A, Rontani PM, Voccia A, Ferrari C, Papa R, Bellin N, and Nonnis Marzano F

Abstract

The recent increase in international fish trade leads to the need for improving the traceability of fishery products. In relation to this, consistent monitoring of the production chain focusing on technological developments, handling, processing and distribution via global networks is necessary. Molecular barcoding has therefore been suggested as the gold standard in seafood species traceability and labelling. This review describes the DNA barcoding methodology for preventing food fraud and adulteration in fish. In particular, attention has been focused on the application of molecular techniques to determine the identity and authenticity of fish products, to discriminate the presence of different species in processed seafood and to characterize raw materials undergoing food industry processes. In this regard, we herein present a large number of studies performed in different countries, showing the most reliable DNA barcodes for species identification based on both mitochondrial ( COI , cytb , 16S rDNA and 12S rDNA) and nuclear genes. Results are discussed considering the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques in relation to different scientific issues. Special regard has been dedicated to a dual approach referring to both the consumer's health and the conservation of threatened species, with a special focus on the feasibility of the different genetic and genomic approaches in relation to both scientific objectives and permissible costs to obtain reliable traceability.

Published
2023
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5. Efficiency of DNA Mini-Barcoding to Assess Mislabeling in Commercial Fish Products in Italy: An Overview of the Last Decade.

Author

Filonzi L, Vaghi M, Ardenghi A, Rontani PM, Voccia A, and Nonnis Marzano F

Abstract

The problem of fish traceability in processed products is still an important issue in food safety. Major attention is nowadays dedicated to consumer health and prevention of possible frauds regulated by national and international laws. For this reason, a technical approach is fundamental in revealing mislabeling at different levels. In particular, the use of genetic markers has been standardized and DNA barcoding is considered the gold-standard strategy to examine and prevent species substitution. Considering the richness of available DNA databases, it is nowadays possible to rapidly reach a reliable taxonomy at the species level. Among different approaches, an innovative method based on DNA mini barcoding has recently been proposed at an international level. Starting from this evidence, we herein illustrate an investigation dealing with the evolution of this topic in Italy over the last decade. The molecular analysis of 71 commercial fish samples based on mini- COI sequencing with two different primer sets reached an amplification success rate of 87.3 and 97.2%. The investigation revealed four major frauds (5.8%) and four minor ones (5.8%). Results highlighted a decrease in incorrect labeling in Italy from 32% to 11.6% over the last decade, although a recurrent involvement of "endangered" species sensu IUCN was still observed.

Published
2021
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