A5055146947- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Transboundary Water Resource Management
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Helminth infection and control
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Study of Mite Species
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
University of Łódź
2014-2025
We examine the evolving concept of what constitutes a non-native (or alien) freshwater fish. In an attempt to distinguish between biogeographical and socio-political perspectives, we review patterns in introduction dispersal fishes Europe North America, especially recent expansion Ponto-Caspian gobies Europe. assess development national policy legislation response perceived threat fish introductions native species ecosystems. review, provide glossary of, terms definitions associated with...
The threat posed by invasive non-native species worldwide requires a global approach to identify which introduced are likely pose an elevated risk of impact native and ecosystems. To inform policy, stakeholders management decisions on threats aquatic ecosystems, 195 assessors representing 120 assessment areas across all six inhabited continents screened 819 from 15 groups organisms (freshwater, brackish, marine plants animals) using the Aquatic Species Invasiveness Screening Kit. This...
For the last 800 years, 35 alien fish species have been introduced, mainly intentionally, in Polish inland waters. The paper reviews present state of fauna Poland, with special attention paid to those considered be invasive. Till now 26 reported as naturalized, acclimatized or casual and it means that 34% are non-indigenous species. majority came from North America, Eastern Asia Siberia different regions Europe. More than 65 % all introductions took place 60 years. After World War II rapid...
The most successful and widespread non-indigenous invasive fish species occurring in the Central European bioregion are heterogeneous with respect to their origins, taxonomy, mode of arrival, vectors pathways dispersal. We surveyed whether these non-native have common life-history that might facilitate invasion differentiate them from native species. Ten traits 59 freshwater were examined: maximum body length, longevity, age length at maturation, absolute fecundity, egg size, larval size...
Racer goby is one of several Ponto–Caspian gobiids spreading throughout European rivers and concurrent with recent declines in threatened populations a native species similar biology, the bullhead. Although suggestive competitive interactions, evidence thereof scarce, so we examined behavioural interactions between racer bullhead (single specimens each together, also pairs species) under experimental conditions (shared space two shelters) to determine whether invader displaces when food...
The first recording of the Ponto-Caspian racer goby in Poland was during 1995 River Bug (River Vistula system). Within 5 years, species had spread to downstream section Vistula. One potential impacts invasive on native fauna is competition for food. Therefore, diel patterns diet composition and gut fullness coefficient (FC) were examined at one study site Włocławski Reservoir (lower Vistula), May 2003. An average 20 individuals each 4 h over 24-h period (125 fish total). proportion main food...
The Ponto-Caspian fish species, tubenose goby Protherorhinus marmoratus, was recorded for the first time in Poland. Six specimens were captured during April 2008 from rip-rap habitat where river enters of Wloclawski Reservoir, which is situated lower section Vistula River (Baltic basin). This appears to be next stage species’ westward invasion through so-called ‘central corridor’ species. is, therefore, fourth alien recent decades disperse into Polish inland waters, following after round...
Abstract This is the first comprehensive review to examine role of central European invasion corridor on fish introductions into Belarusian and Polish inland waters (Dnieper-Bug-Vistula-Oder-Elbe-Spree-Havel). Historical recent data were assessed, including results a 2003–2008 survey along sections corridor. Since eighteenth century, at least six species Ponto-Caspian origin have spread via migrated westwards Baltic basin, with five found in surveys, namely monkey goby Neogobius fluviatilis,...
In recent decades, Amur sleeper is one of the most invasive fish species in Eastern and Central Europe. Generally, it assumed that success an can largely depend on plasticity its life-history traits, e.g., indicated by higher investment reproduction initial stage invasion. On other hand, such energy allocation to production gonads should negatively impact somatic growth rate. The aim this article was explore phenomenon a non-native population inhabiting artificial reservoir large lowland...
The Amur sleeper diet spectrum was investigated in addition to its spatial, seasonal and size-related changes, order predict which groups of native prey would be most affected by this exotic predator that has rapidly invaded many Eastern Central European inland waters recent decades. In total, 527 Perccottus glenii individuals were collected four sites the Włocławski Reservoir (the Vistula River, Baltic basin, Poland). Altogether 50 food categories identified, including crustaceans, insects,...
Non-native species can negatively impact native ecosystems, but their introduction does not always lead to major ecological changes. This study examines interactions between the non-native monkey goby ( Neogobius fluviatilis ) and spined loach Cobitis taenia through field observations controlled laboratory experiments. We assessed microhabitat use, dietary similarities, behavioral two species. Field results revealed overlapping microhabitats dominated by coarse sand, with no significant...
Abstract Facilitative and competitive interactions among coexisting parasite species, as well alternative host produce considerable ecological evolutionary responses to host-parasite relationships. Such effects can be illuminated by impacts of non-native species on relationships in local communities. We used the association between parasitic European bitterling fish ( Rhodeus amarus ) unionid mussels (which eggs their gills) test invasive Chinese pond mussel Sinanodonta woodiana presence...
Summary When an invasive predator encounters native and prey, two scenarios are possible: the may benefit from presence of naïve prey or choose its region origin, reflecting their common evolutionary history. To determine interactions between we used Ponto‐Caspian racer goby Babka gymnotrachelus as gammarids prey: Gammarus fossarum Dikerogammarus villosus Pontogammarus robustoides . We hypothesised that origin would affect fish preferences growth rate conducted a series laboratory...
This study explores the utilisation of European freshwater mussels as hosts by bitterling ( Rhodeus amarus ) at their current sympatric occurrence range. Our confirms Pseudanodonta complanata a suitable, occasional host for bitterling. The spawning relationship R. with has physiological costs hosts, leading to resource competition and potential negative effects on fertility. Further research is needed assess dynamics host-parasite interactions, mussel adaptations prevent parasitism,...
Abstract Monogenean parasites of Amur sleeper Perccottus glenii introduced to Europe during the last century were studied two seasons in Wloclawski Reservoir (Poland). Introduction a single species Gyrodactylus perccotti with its host was confirmed both seasons: autumn 2006 and spring 2008. Occurrence G. reported for first time. Intensity infection decreased from 2008, but prevalence did not differ between seasons. sampled showed low morphometrical variability high morphological similarity...
Initial studies on the reproductive parameters and spawning behaviour of racer goby Neogobius gymnotrachelus, one three Ponto-Caspian gobiid species recently invading Polish waters, were carried out in Włocławski Reservoir (lower River Vistula, Poland), where lasted from April to August. Males average about 23.3% longer 53.8% heavier than females. The smallest female with mature gonads was 58 mm TL (estimated age 2+ years), males sexually at 59 (age 1+ years). Gonado-somatic index beginning...
Abstract Ponto‐Caspian gobies are among the most successful fish invaders in inland waters of Europe and Great Lakes North America. Their invasions appear to comprise a combination passive active dispersal mechanisms, both natural human‐mediated. Despite significance as invasive species, there is little information about mechanisms underpinning their dispersal. They relatively small benthic fish, with high site affinity. Thus, actively dispersing individuals must express behavioural...
Abstract Ponto–Caspian gobies are among Europe's most invasive freshwater fish species. These small and brackish water have spread rapidly since the end of last century, invading major European river systems, including Rivers Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Meuse, Vistula, Elbe, Nemunas, Neva, Volga, while also establishing in streams, dam reservoirs, lakes, artificial canals 17 countries. Two species successfully established North America. The contribution to local assemblages varies, but locally...
One of the negative impacts non-native invasive species on trophic interactions in an invaded ecosystem occurs via increased interspecific competition for food resources between invader and local same niche. In freshwaters, there are usually several fish that feed similar resources. Ponto-Caspian gobies amongst most successful widespread invaders colonising European waterways. They have a wide niche opportunistic feeding strategy, with focus benthic invertebrates piscivory occurring...
This study investigates the impact of water faecal contamination on highly threatened European brook lamprey larvae (Lampetra planeri). Water samples and midgut contents lampreys collected from a small lowland river upstream (site 1) downstream wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) discharge 2) were analysed to check how microbial load habitat is reflected in intestines larval lampreys. The counts viable mesophiles, psychrophiles, Escherichia coli streptococci as bacterial indicators (including...
Biological invasions are a major threat to global biodiversity, with freshwater ecosystems being among the most susceptible successful establishment of non-native species and their respective potential impacts. In Poland, introduction spreading fish has led biodiversity loss ecosystem homogenisation.