Assessing the Ecological Status of European Rivers and Lakes Using Benthic Invertebrate Communities: A Practical Catalogue of Metrics and Methods
The Water Framework Directive requires that the ecological status of surface waters be monitored and managed if necessary. A central function in ecological status assessment has the Biological Quality Elements—organisms inhabiting surface waters—by indicating human impact on their habitat. For benth...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/3/346 |