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Trait-based ecology of microalgae.

Authors :
B-Béres, Viktória
Naselli-Flores, Luigi
Padisák, Judit
Borics, Gábor
Source :
Hydrobiologia. Feb2024, Vol. 851 Issue 4, p713-732. 20p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This paper introduces and summarises the main outcomes of the 19th workshop of the International Association for Phytoplankton Taxonomy and Ecology held in Tiszafüred, Hungary, Tisza Balneum Hotel, from 23 to 30 September 2022. The selected theme of the workshop was "Trait-Based Approaches in Micro-Algal Ecology". The discussions presented during the workshop sessions resulted in the 18 articles contained in this Special Issue. There are 6 main thematic aspects developed by the participants: 1. Shape and size: are these traits easy to measure? 2. Spatial scales: when and where to look for microalgae? 3. Climate and extremes of ecological gradients: hot topics of this century. 4. Metaphyton and metaphytic habitats: life beyond plankton and benthos. 5. Microalgae in water management: phycology in practice. 6. Traditional and new methods: perspectives and comments. Trait-based approaches in microalgae ecology, although requiring further investigation and methodological development, represent a valid tool for refining the analysis of environmental variability in aquatic ecosystems. The papers presented in this Special Issue demonstrate that these approaches are extremely useful not only in the study of planktic algae but constitute a thoughtful method for the analysis of benthic and metaphytic microalgae in a wide variety of aquatic ecosystems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00188158
Volume :
851
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Hydrobiologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175280334
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-023-05465-3