A5007891189- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Regional Development and Management Studies
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Environmental Science and Water Management
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Study of Mite Species
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
University of Zagreb
2016-2025
Theodore Roosevelt High School
2010-2016
1. Riparian zones are vital areas of interaction between land and rivers often degraded by several pressures such as urbanisation, intensive agriculture river engineering works. 2. This policy brief provides five key messages recommendations to be considered policy-makers, scientists, managers, stakeholders enhance riparian zone management. 3. Adopting an integrated socio-economic environmentally dynamic view will ensure the sustainable management zones. 4. In light climate change, it is...
This study focused on the aquatic insect orders that serve as biological indicators. Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera, Coleoptera, and Odonata were studied with their relationships to physical, chemical, hydrological morphological variables in 14 streams three Croatian mountains: Papuk, Medvednica Psunj. From 675 samples collected dominant sediment microhabitats (e.g., macrolithal mesolithal) each stream, we identified 130 macroinvertebrate taxa. The most abundant group was...
Remarkably, unlike other parts of Europe, the ecology mayflies in southeastern regions is still poorly known. Here we present first comprehensive study Ephemeroptera tufa-depositing habitats Dinaric Karst. The was conducted Plitvice Lakes National Park monthly during a one-year period (2007–2008) different types (springs, streams, mountainous rivers, tufa barriers). aims were to determine mayfly composition, abundance, spatial distribution and habitat preferences, examine environmental...
Many studies have reported a negative impact of freshwater habitat modification on biota. Nevertheless, some man-made water bodies proven to be valuable for biodiversity conservation as they can harbour many species. We investigated 36 determine their suitability habitats Odonata. Larvae were sampled in littoral, during the summer months 2016 and 2017. At each sampling site, ten samples collected using benthos hand net. A total 21 Odonata species was recorded. assemblages mainly consisted...
Abstract The caddisfly community composition in different microhabitats at tufa barriers was studied the Plitvice Lakes NP, Croatia. Three were investigated and six emergence traps installed each site covering various microhabitats. Sampling conducted monthly during year 2008. Tufa are lake outlet habitats, but they feature a variety of similar to streams, which is reflected communities regarding longitudinal distribution preferences. all three sites dominated by species typical for rhithral...
Abstract The aim of this study was to determine which environmental factors influence emergence insects at two contrasting habitats: one with constant and variable water temperature. We hypothesized that holometabolous is triggered by temperature where variations occur, while light the main stimulus for site expected hemimetabolous insects, some additional stimuli might be required. also weather conditions more important sites lack in To test our hypotheses we placed six pyramid‐type traps...
Knowledge of the mayfly biodiversity in Balkan Peninsula is still far from complete. Compared to neighbouring countries, fauna Croatia very poorly known. Situated at crossroads central and Mediterranean Europe Peninsula, divided into two ecoregions: Dinaric western Pannonian lowland. Mayflies were sampled between 2003 2013 171 sites, a total 66 species was recorded. Combined with literature data, Croatian reached 79 taxa. Of these, 29 recorded for first time while 15 not previously...
Stoneflies are among the most sensitive aquatic insect taxa and therefore arguably best indicator of excellent, i.e. pristine, ecological status surface streams. Karst habitats one exciting freshwater in terms biological-geological interplay. They, turn, support a biodiversity far superior to surrounding hence these designated as hotspots. Our study deals with both crucial players. We studied stonefly assemblages, their microhabitat preferences emergence patterns along karst oligotrophic...
Abstract Emergence patterns of blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae) were investigated for 2 years at nine sites in the Plitvice Lakes area Croatia, using pyramid‐type traps. A total 38 012 specimens representing 10 haematophagous species collected. The dominant was Simulium angustipes Edwards, 1915, a vector transmitting avian trypanosomes. Water temperature, alkalinity, conductivity and habitat type represented factors with greatest degree influence on blackfly composition, structure...
Freshwater ecosystems are endangered worldwide by various human pressures, resulting in dramatic habitat and species loss. Many aquatic invertebrates respond to disturbances their habitat, mayflies among the most sensitive ones. Therefore, we investigated mayfly response anthropogenic at 46 study sites encompassing slightly heavily modified small mid-sized lowland streams rivers. Mayfly nymphs were sampled between April September 2016 using a benthos hand net. A total of 21 was recorded,...
Chironomids are found in all types of freshwater habitats; they a ubiquitous and highly diverse group aquatic insects. Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest largest national park Croatia consists numerous habitats, making area an ideal location for long-term research into chironomid emergence patterns phenology. The main objectives this study were to identify composition community, determine phenology identified species, assess factors influencing their Lakes. During 14 years research,...
Chironomid identification for freshwater bioassessment purposes is rarely finer than family or subfamily level. This has led to their taxonomic neglect and a lack of knowledge about characteristics ecology at the genus species level, which in turn makes implementation models even less appealing. The aim this study was object against practice evaluate possibility using chironomid assemblages solely assessing organic nutrient enrichment levels lentic habitats. For purpose, littoral zone 28...
Increasing human pressures have a negative impact on freshwater habitats and their biota worldwide. To protect the species contained within them, ecological assessments over gradient of near natural to degraded are essential. Odonata assemblages were investigated at 46 study sites in Croatia encompassing slightly heavily modified lowland rivers streams. Nymphs sampled between April September 2016 using benthos hand net. A total 19 was recorded, Ischnura elegans (Vander Linden, 1820)...
Twenty species of aquatic dance flies (Empididae: Clinocerinae and Hemerodromiinae) were recorded from the Cetina River system, Croatia. No previous such research has been done on any Mediterranean river con-cerning flies. Aduit sampled at 7 locations with an aspirator sweep nets between May September 2005 in March April 2006. The most abundant was Wiedemannia (Wiedeman-nia) bistigma which present ali months but only lower reach River. Larvae 6 sites different microhabitat types. Altogether...
Mayflies are one of the most important orders freshwater inhabiting insects and they widely used in ecological studies. Mayfly ecology distribution Mediterranean part Western Balkans insufficiently investigated. Our study encompassed 9 sampling sites along course Cetina River, longest Mediterrranean river Croatia, 2 spring reach its tributary, Ruda River. were sampled monthly between August 2004 2005. A total 22 mayfly taxa recorded, including 12 rare species. Due to variety available...