Benthic Macroinvertebrates as Ecological Indicators: Their Sensitivity to the Water Quality and Human Disturbances in a Tropical River

Macroinvertebrate metrics are helpful tools for the assessment of water quality and overall aquatic ecosystem health. However, their degree of sensitivity and the most reliable metrics for the bioassessment program development are very poorly studied in Togo. This study aimed to test the sensitivity...

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Main Authors: Lallébila Tampo, Idrissa Kaboré, Elliot H. Alhassan, Adama Ouéda, Limam M. Bawa, Gbandi Djaneye-Boundjou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Water
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frwa.2021.662765/full