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The diversity of fish species found in warmwater stream systems provides a perplexing challenge when selecting species for assessment of instream flow needs from physical habitat analyses. In this paper we examined the feasibility of developing habitat suitability criteria (HSC) for the entire fish community of a warmwater stream using habitat guilds. Each species was placed a priori into a guild structure and habitat data were collected for depth, velocity, Froude number, distance to cover, embeddedness and dominant and subdominant substrate. Correct guild classification was tested with linear discriminant analysis for each species. Correct classification based on habitat‐use data was highest for riffle and pool‐cover guilds, whereas the fast‐generalist and pool‐run classes, the broader niche guilds, were more frequently misclassified. Variables most important for discriminating guilds were Froude number, velocity and depth in that order. Nonparametric tolerance limits were used to develop guild suitability criteria for continuous variables and the Strauss linear index was used for categorical variables. We recommend the use of a wide array of variables to establish more accurate habitat analysis. Additionally, guild HSC can be developed with similar effort to that needed to develop HSC for a small number of individual species. Results indicate that a habitat guild structure can be successfully transferred to another river basin and that habitats for a diverse fish assemblage can be adequately described by a small number of habitat guilds. This approach represents an alternative for incorporating entire fish assemblages into habitat analyses of warmwater stream systems. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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Behrouz Ahmadi‐Nedushan Andr St‐Hilaire Michel Brub laine Robichaud Nathalie Thimonge Bernard Bobe 《河流研究与利用》2006,22(5):503-523
Habitat models serve three main purposes: First, to predict species occurrences on the basis of abiotic and biotic variables, second to improve the understanding of species‐habitat relationships and third, to quantify habitat requirements. The use of statistical models to predict the likely occurrence or distribution of species based on relevant variables is becoming an increasingly important tool in conservation planning and wildlife management. This article aims to provide an overview of the current status of development and application of statistical methodologies for analysing the species‐environment association, with a clear emphasis on aquatic habitat. It describes the main types of univariate and multivariate techniques available for analysis of species‐environment association, and specifically focuses on the assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the available statistical methods to estimate habitat suitability. A second objective of this article is to propose new approaches using existing statistical methods. A wide array of habitat statistical models has been developed to analyse habitat‐species relationship. Generally, physical habitat is dependent on more than one variable (e.g. depth, velocity, substrate, cover) and several suitability indices must be combined to define a composite index. Multivariate approaches are more appropriate for the analysis of aquatic habitat as they inherently consider the interrelation and correlation structure of the environmental variables. Ordinary multiple linear regression and logistic regression are popular methods often used for modelling of species and their relationships with environment. Ridge regression and Principal component regression are particularly useful when the independent variables are highly correlated. More recent regression modelling paradigms like generalized linear models (GLMs) present advantages in dealing with non‐normal environmental variables. Generalized additive models (GAMs) and artificial neural networks are better suited for analysis of non‐linear relationships between species distribution and environmental variables. The fuzzy logic approach presents advantages in dealing with uncertainties that often exist in habitat modelling. Appropriate methods for analysis of multi‐species data are also presented. Finally, the few existing comparative studies for predictive modelling are reviewed, and advantages and disadvantages of different methods are discussed. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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A. Di Sabatino G. Cristiano D. Di Sanza P. Lombardo C. Giansante R. Caprioli P. Vignini F. P. Miccoli B. Cicolani 《河流研究与利用》2016,32(6):1242-1251
The ecological knowledge of large rivers is still scarce or highly fragmented mainly because of complex, laborious and expensive procedures to collect informative samples from the benthic biota. Standard sampling protocols for macroinvertebrates were mainly developed and calibrated for wadeable streams, while a number of heterogeneous non‐standard sampling procedures are available for large rivers. We propose the new, easy‐to‐build and cost‐effective leaf‐nets (LN) method to quantitatively sample benthic invertebrates in non‐wadeable waterways. The LN method uses Phragmites australis leaves as substrate and combines the characteristics of the leaf‐bags and the Hester–Dendy (HD) multiplates methods. We compared the effectiveness of the LN and HD methods in a near‐pristine and in an impacted stream‐reach (downstream an aquaculture plant) of a non‐wadeable second‐order stream of Central Apennines (Italy). Twenty‐five of the 34 cumulatively collected macroinvertebrate taxa were common to both methods, while seven taxa were found only on LN and two only on HD. Taxonomic richness and total macroinvertebrate abundance were higher for LN assemblages. Number of Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera taxa (EPT) also tended to be higher on LN. Assemblage composition was different on LN and HD. Both methods documented a significant decrease in EPT taxa and a concomitant increase in the total abundance of more pollution‐tolerant taxa in the impacted stream‐reach, but the LN method was more sensitive to impact‐associated changes in macroinvertebrate assemblage structure. In contrast to the hardboard plates of HD, the assembled leaves of the LN may act as a direct or indirect food source and may better mimic the texture and composition of more heterogeneous natural substrates thus favouring the migration–colonization process from both bottom and littoral benthic invertebrates. The sampling efficiency, cost effectiveness and simplicity warrant the routine use of the new LN method in large‐river ecological assessment. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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The field of ecohydraulics tries to link biological‐ and physical‐based processes in order to describe better the distribution of plants and animals in rivers. We tested the hypothesis that the influence of cover in pools and riffles would not be detectable using average velocity, turbulent kinetic energy and turbulent intensity, and compared these measurements to locations distant from cover. We measured water velocity fluctuations using an acoustic Doppler velocimeter. We found that turbulent intensity in the downstream direction (u′) and the transverse or cross‐stream direction (v′) were the most useful in detecting the presence of cover in pools and riffles. Differences were apparent between locations near cover in pools and riffles. Turbulent kinetic energy (k) and vertical turbulent intensity (w′) detected cover in pools but not in riffles. Average downstream velocity ( ) detected cover in riffles but not in pools. Average cross‐stream ( ) and vertical ( ) velocities did not detect any differences at all. We rejected the null hypothesis and concluded that turbulence caused by habitat features such as large rocks, wood or other channel complexities results in a statistically meaningful difference in flow characteristics in locations near cover. This finding was tempered by the fact that knowledge about how fish respond to turbulence is limited in comparison to our understanding of average velocity values. Despite the potential benefits to habitat modelling of incorporating turbulence‐based metrics, application of these findings will be challenging because turbulence modelling is difficult and current models may not be appropriate for application to rivers. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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Alastair M. Suren Tenna Riis Barry J. F. Biggs Shelley McMurtrie Rachel Barker 《河流研究与利用》2005,21(4):381-401
Effects of stream enhancement on habitat conditions in five spring‐fed urban streams in Christchurch, New Zealand, were investigated. Stream enhancement consisted of riparian planting at three sites, and riparian planting and channel modifications at two sites, where a concrete dish channel and a timber‐lined channel were removed, and natural banks reinstated. Sites were surveyed prior to enhancement activities and 5 years after, and changes in riparian conditions (composition, horizontal and vertical cover), instream conditions (bank modifications, inorganic and organic material on the streambed), and hydraulic conditions (wetted perimeter, cross‐sectional area, depths and velocities) quantified. Enhanced sites generally had higher marginal vegetation cover, as well as increased overhanging riparian vegetation, reflecting planting of Carex sedges close to the water. Bed sediments changed at some sites, with the greatest change being replacement of a concrete channel with gravel and cobble substrate. Bryophyte cover declined at this site, reflecting loss of stable habitat where these plants grew. Bed sediments changed less at other sites, and cover of fine sediments increased in some enhanced sites, presumably from sediment runoff from nearby residential development. Filamentous algal cover decreased at one stream where shade increased, but increased in another stream where the removal of timber‐lined banks and creation of a large pond decreased shade. Stream enhancement increased variability in velocity at three of the five sites, but overall changes to stream hydraulics were small. Although enhancement activities altered the physical conditions of the streams, major changes occurred only to riparian vegetation and bank conditions. Lack of other major changes to instream physical conditions most likely reflected the limited range of channel morphology alterations undertaken. Moreover, the flat topography of Christchurch and naturally low stream discharge further constrained changes to instream physical conditions from enhancement activities. Sediment inputs from continuing urban development also negated the effects of adding coarse substrates. These over‐arching factors may constrain the success of future stream enhancement projects within Christchurch. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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Large woody debris (LWD) can increase stream habitat heterogeneity by providing structure, altering flow patterns, enhancing sediment deposition, forming pools and retaining organic matter. In North America, the role of LWD has been studied extensively in streams of mature forests (e.g. Pacific Northwest), but few studies have assessed LWD in streams of younger forests (e.g. Midwestern USA). Our objectives were to: (1) quantify the volume and abundance of LWD in a set of Midwestern streams; (2) evaluate possible factors influencing LWD quantity; (3) identify the functional roles of LWD; and (4) compare LWD levels in the upper Midwest to those elsewhere in North America. In 2002 and 2003, we measured LWD and geomorphological variables in 15 low‐gradient streams draining previously logged watersheds in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Mean (±SE) LWD volume (0.77 ± 0.12 m3 100 m−2) and abundance (33 ± 3 pieces 100 m−1) were 71% and 10% lesser, respectively, than in streams of similar gradient elsewhere in North America. Channel shape (width:depth ratio) explained 30% of the variation in LWD volume (multiple stepwise regression, P = 0.015) while LWD length and length:channel width combined, explained 72% of the variation in LWD density (multiple stepwise regression, P < 0.0001). About 50% of the LWD either stored sediment or stabilized banks and 14% of the LWD formed pools, although pool density was not significantly related to LWD volume or density. LWD levels, overall, were low in upper Midwestern streams, but the relative importance of that LWD to ecosystem function may be magnified in these wood‐poor systems. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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Observations of the presence or density of individuals in specific habitats are often used to develop predictive models of preferential habitat use and habitat suitability curves. However, most studies only use day‐time observations to model habitat associations. In this paper, we present day and night observations of habitat use by two abundant species of freshwater shrimp, Atya lanipes and Xiphocaris elongata, in a tropical montane stream. At night, the number of shrimp observed was an order of magnitude greater than during the day. Habitat preferences of Atya changed, with more individuals using low velocity edge sites at night. Xiphocaris were not readily visible during the day, but were very abundant at night. Our results suggest that habitat models cannot be based only on day‐time observations. Because the level of nocturnal activity is not known for most species of fish and invertebrates, studies of habitat preferences should include both day and night observations. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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考虑水生生物生境需求的物理栖息地模型被认为是评估河流流量变化对水生态系统影响的最可信的方法之一。本研究选取长江干流含有河漫滩的监利江段为实例,建立底栖动物各类群的物理栖息地模型,计算变化流量下栖息地适宜面积的时间序列,并据此进行生态流量决策。结果显示长江中游底栖动物最敏感的环境参数是流速,适宜范围为0～0.2 m/s;其次是水深,适宜范围为0～6 m。在考虑敏感环境参数的前提下,得出监利江段底栖动物的最佳生态流量为20 000 m3/s。三峡大坝蓄水后枯水期和平水期底栖动物适宜面积的低值部分减小,丰水期适宜面积增加。为了保护底栖动物栖息地,建议三峡大坝在防洪蓄水的同时能兼顾底栖动物的生态流量需求,调节枯水期和平水期的流量,让监利江段接近4000 m3/s,丰水期接近20 000 m3/s。在枯水年增大枯水期和平水期的流量,平水年增大枯水期的流量,丰水年减少丰水期的流量。本研究方法可以供长江其他河段目标物种的生态流量决策和生态修复方案设计参考。 相似文献
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香鱼是楠溪江较为名贵且对环境敏感的一种鱼类,由于人类活动影响,香鱼栖息地遭到破坏,导致香鱼数量急剧减少。为进一步开展楠溪江香鱼栖息地的水生态保护与修复工作,本文对楠溪江香鱼栖息地水质及着生藻类进行了现场调查与分析,结果表明:香鱼产卵期的产卵场及育肥期的育肥场水质相对较好,能为香鱼的产卵、育肥提供较好的水质环境;上溯期的中游产卵场河段及下游感潮河段水质均较差,不利于香鱼从下游河段向育肥场迁移。产卵场和育肥场着生藻类生物量丰富,以硅藻为主,有利于香鱼的产卵和育肥。为促进楠溪江香鱼栖息地的保护与修复,针对楠溪江下游感潮河段开展水环境综合治理工作,提出了重点关注TN的削减的建议。 相似文献
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张峰水库水情自动测报系统建设,实现了信息采集、传输、处理自动化,能够直观、快速地了解水库水情和预报信息,为防汛调度、决策指挥提供有力的实时数据支持和科学依据。 相似文献
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Chenchen Ma Ryan R. Morrison Daniel C. White James Roberts Yoichiro Kanno 《河流研究与利用》2023,39(5):970-986
Headwater streams support vital aquatic habitat yet are vulnerable to changing climate due to their high elevation and small size. Coldwater fish are especially sensitive to the altered streamflow and water temperature regimes during summer low flow periods. Though previous studies have provided insights on how changes in climate and alterations in stream discharge may affect habitat availability for various native cutthroat trout species, suitable physical habitats have not been evaluated under future climate projections for the threatened Greenback Cutthroat Trout (GBCT) native to headwater regions of Colorado, USA. Thus, this study used field data collected from selected headwater streams across the current distribution of GBCT to construct one-dimensional hydraulic models to evaluate streamflow and physical habitat under four future climate projections. Results illustrate reductions in both predicted streamflow and physical habitat for all future climate projections across study sites. The projected mean summer streamflow shows greater decline (−52% on average) compared to the projected decline in mean August flow (−21% on average). Moreover, sites located at a relative higher elevation with larger substrate and steeper slope were projected to experience more reductions in physical habitat due to streamflow reductions. Specifically, streams with step-pool morphologies may experience grater changes in available habitat compared to pool-riffle streams. Future climate change studies related to coldwater fish that examine spatial variation in flow alteration could provide novel data to complement the existing literature on the thermal characteristics. Tailoring reintroduction and management efforts for GBCT to the individual headwater stream with adequate on-site monitoring could provide a more holistic conservation approach. 相似文献
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Prediction of changes to in‐stream ecology are highly desirable if decisions on river management, such as those relating to water abstractions, effluent discharges or modifications to the river channel, are to be justified to stakeholders. The physical habitat simulation (PHABSIM) system is a well‐established hydro‐ecological model that provides a suite of tools for the numerical modelling of hydraulic habitat suitability for fish and invertebrate species. In the UK, the most high‐profile PHABSIM studies have focused on rural, groundwater‐dominated rivers and have related to low flow issues. Conversely, there have been few studies of urban rivers. This paper focuses on the application of PHABSIM to urban rivers and demonstrates how sensitivity analyses can be used to assess uncertainty in PHABSIM applications. Results show that physical habitat predictions are sensitive to changes in habitat suitability indices, hydraulic model calibration and the temporal resolution of flow time‐series. Results show that there is greater suitable physical habitat over a wider range of flows in a less engineered river channel when compared to a more engineered channel. The work emphasizes the need for accurate information relating to the response of fish and other organisms to high velocities. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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John T. Beebe 《河流研究与利用》1996,12(1):63-79
To properly manage streams for fish habitat it is necessary to move beyond standard evaluations and the acceptance of relationships between variables that are derived either from rivers of much greater scale or those which are based on time-averaged conditions. Clearly, the relationship between moving fluid and channel boundary is the most important in smaller streams that are used as habitat by fish, as variations in speed patterns causing erosion or sedimentation of the bed will determine the success of spawning activity. To this end, an evaluation of fluid speed profiles is presented using field data collected from spawning streams in Ontario, Canada. The data have been subjected to an interpolation algorithm, minimum curvature, to deliver a more accurate view of fluid speed patterns. The results show that fluid speed patterns vary completely within the same cross-section under different flow regimes, even when the mean depth and mean speed of the flow are virtually unchanged, and that mean speed depiction of flow is inaccurate when considering particle transport/deposition. A comparison of data collection practices is presented which shows that flow measurement from the common 60% of the depth at mid-channel produces large errors in speed prediction on moving towards the bed and surface of the channel. Errors in the prediction of near-bed fluid speeds can result in the entrainment of particles within the preferred spawning range of salmonids, which was not predicted through the use of mean fluid speed for the cross-section or through the less intense data collection technique. The minimum curvature technique of data interpolation is shown to be an accurate method for visualizing fluid speed patterns. 相似文献
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S. A. Peterson R. M. Hughes D. P. Larsen S. G. Paulsen J. M. Omernik 《Lakes & Reservoirs: Research and Management》1995,1(3):163-167
Understanding regional lake quality patterns is important to lake restoration. It puts specific lake conditions into perspective, provides a basis for establishing lake quality goals, identifies lakes most likely to benefit from restoration and forms a framework for assessing restoration success. We describe two techniques used to characterize regional lake quality patterns. Combining the two approaches provides an effective means to describe lake regions, management goals and restoration success. Case examples illustrate the significance of regional lake quality to specific lake restoration projects. 相似文献
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Artificial neural networks were used to pattern the use and partition of riverbed mesohabitats by four coexisting mayflies (Ephemera danica, Rhithrogena semicolorata, Caenis sp., and Serratella ignita), in a fast‐flowing stream. Sixty‐six samples were taken from the various mesohabitat types throughout a one‐year period. Water depth, current velocity, substratum composition, and particulate organic matter were used to describe the mesohabitats within each sample unit. The species and abiotic data were computed separately with the self‐organizing map (SOM) algorithm. Then, using the k‐means algorithm, clusters were detected on the maps and the sampling units were classified separately for each variable and for species densities. Four clusters could be identified on the SOM according to nine environmental variables, and this classification was related to the morphodynamic conditions, chiefly with respect to substrate composition and current velocity. Similarly, three subsets were derived from the SOM according to gradients of species densities. The coincidence between ‘abiotic’ and ‘mayfly’ clusters showed that: (1) E. danica, Caenis sp. and S. ignita used similar mesohabitats, but E. danica was temporally segregated; (2) competition for space was likely to occur between Caenis sp. and S. ignita; and (3) R. semicolorata was spatially segregated from the three other mayflies. The method is discussed with reference to two alternative techniques: habitat preference curves, and multivariate analyses. The former implies a greater computation effort and is rather convenient under applied perspectives. The second approach faces the basic assumption that non‐linear modelling methods should be preferred for dealing with ecological data which vary and covary in non‐linear fashions. By combining ordering and clustering abilities (and other advantages such as gradient analysis and detection of outliers), SOM provides a visual and efficient way to bring out structures in the distribution of co‐occurring species within multivariate microenvironments. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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Urbanization and its associated stressors such as flow alteration, channel modification and poor water quality is a leading cause of ecological degradation to rivers and streams. Driven by public concern to address this issue, there has been a dramatic increase in urban restoration projects since 1990 using in‐stream structures. Attempts at restoring the ecological condition of urban streams using structures have produced varied results, but projects do not often meet planned ecological goals. A major challenge to improving the ecological health of urban streams is to better understand how to incorporate ecological assessments into a ‘restoration’ design framework with reasonable expectations for ecological recovery. A naturalization design framework was used in a project on a 0.62‐km reach of the North Branch of the Chicago River in Northbrook, Illinois. Initial surveys of channel morphology, habitat and biota identified poor pool‐riffle bed structure and fish biodiversity, which became the basis for research and development of a pool‐riffle structure specifically designed for constrained, low‐gradient channels. Habitat and fish surveys were conducted pre‐ and post‐construction. The project improved mesohabitat structure, and fish abundance, and biomass and diversity were greater for 2 years following construction (2002–2003) compared to 3 years prior to construction (1999–2001). However, the improved fish metrics were in the low range when compared to rural streams in the same ecoregion, and the fish community consisted primarily of tolerant, slow‐water species. Absent were intolerant and riffle dwelling species, such as insectivorous cyprinids and darters. Assessment of pre‐ and post‐project ecological condition and the use of species information provided a basis for ecologically informed design and expanded our understanding of the limitations to restoring urban streams. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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This paper relates differences in flow hydraulics between a main channel (MC) and a side channel (SC) of a river to patterns of upstream migration by Neritina virginea (Neritidae: Gastropoda), a dominant diadromous snail in streams of Puerto Rico (Greater Antilles). Near‐bed water velocity, snail density and shell size were measured on a weekly basis between August and December 2000 along cross‐sections in a main channel (MC) and an adjacent channel (SC) under a bridge crossing of the Río Mameyes of Northeastern Puerto Rico. Near‐bed velocity and water depth were used to compute Reynolds (Re) and Froude (Fr) numbers, and to classify flows within each channel. During base flow conditions (<2 m3 s−1), flow was chaotic and supercritical (Fr > 1) in the MC, and non‐chaotic and subcritical (Fr < 1) in the SC. Higher mean densities (>100 ind m−2) of relatively small snails (mean ± s.d., 6.3 ± 2.8 mm) were consistently recorded in the MC. Conversely, the SC had lower mean densities (<20 ind m−2) and significantly larger snails (7.6 ± 2.4 mm). Within the MC, migratory groups preferred near‐bed velocities > 0.8 m s−1. Within the SC, they preferred the channel thalweg and depths > 30 cm. The spatial arrangement that was observed between and within the channels may be related to food resources, predation pressure or biomechanics. Characteristics of preferred upstream migration pathways of N. virginea must be accounted when building road crossings in coastal streams with diadromous fauna. Published in 2007 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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Dredging or channelization has physically modified the majority (90%) of the 64 000 km of Danish stream network with substantial habitat degradation as a result. Analyses of physical habitat structure in streams, biota, catchment features and regional differences in hydrology, topography and geology have never been carried out in Denmark. Therefore, there is little knowledge of processes, interactions and patterns across the different scales. Physical habitats, catchment parameters and macroinvertebrates were sampled at 39 sites in three major river systems during summer and winter 1993. In‐stream physical conditions and catchment attributes affect the physical habitat structure in Danish lowland streams. Local differences in hydrology, land use, catchment topography and soil types correlated to the in‐stream physical habitat parameters. Local differences in hydrology and topography resulted in a separation of the Suså streams with respect to physical habitats. Mud deposition was pronounced at sites with low discharge and low near‐bed current velocity. Low mud cover was primarily associated with streams with high discharge located in pristine catchments. Stability in the streams was therefore closely linked to in‐stream deposition of fine sediment. Generally, macroinvertebrate community diversity increased as discharge increased. Mud cover negatively affected macroinvertebrate diversity and EPT taxon richness. Regional physical habitat structure and macroinvertebrate community structure were primarily associated with local variations in hydrology, geology and topography. Low‐energy streams were primarily located in the Suså river system and the high‐energy streams in the Gudenå and Storå river systems, leading to extensive deposition of mud during summer. Streams in the Suså river system generally had lower diversity and species richness compared to the streams in the Gudenå and Storå river systems. Hydraulic conditions and substratum dynamics in streams are important when managing lowland streams. This study therefore analysed interactions and parameter correlations between physical habitats, stream stability and catchment attributes as well as macroinvertebrate community structure across multiple scales. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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We evaluated the effects of streamflow‐related changes in channel shape and morphology on the quality, quantity, availability and spatial distribution of young‐of‐year and adult smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieu habitat in an alluvial stream, the Baron Fork of the Illinois River, Oklahoma. We developed Habitat Suitability Criteria (HSC) for young‐of‐year and adult smallmouth bass to assess changes in available smallmouth bass habitat between years, and compare predicted smallmouth bass Weighted Usable Area (WUA) with observed WUA measured the following year. Following flood events between 1999 and 2000, including a record flood, changes in transect cross‐sectional area ranged from 62.5% to 93.5% and channel mesohabitat overlap ranged from 29.5% to 67.0% in study three study reaches. Using Physical HABitat SIMulation (PHABSIM) system analysis, we found that both young‐of‐year and adult smallmouth bass habitat were differentially affected by intra‐ and inter‐annual streamflow fluctuations. Maximum WUA for young‐of‐year and adults occurred at streamflows of 1.8 and 2.3 m3 s?1, respectively, and WUA declined sharply for both groups at lower streamflows. For most microhabitat variables, habitat availability was similar between years. Habitat suitability criteria developed in 1999 corresponded well with observed fish locations in 2000 for adult smallmouth bass but not for young‐of‐year fish. Our findings suggest that annual variation in habitat availability affects the predictive ability of habitat models for young‐of‐year smallmouth bass more than for adult smallmouth bass. Furthermore, our results showed that despite the dynamic nature of the gravel‐dominated, alluvial Baron Fork, HSC for smallmouth bass were consistent and transferable between years. Published in 2008 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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Urban rivers are often engineered to increase flood conveyance and stabilize channel size and position. This paper analyses habitat surveys of 180 urban river stretches of differing engineering type from four river basins (river Tame, West Midlands, UK; tributaries of the lower river Thames, UK; river Botic, Prague, Czech Republic; river Emscher, North‐Rhine Westphalia, Germany). Kruskal–Wallis tests identify significant differences in extent and/or frequency of flow types, bank and bed physical habitats, and vegetation characteristics associated with different styles of engineering. Principal Components Analysis identifies four key environmental gradients in the data set: sediment supply and retention; extent and diversity of in‐channel vegetation and riparian trees; bed and bank sediment calibre; flow type energy and complexity. These gradients discriminate stretches of differing planform, cross section and reinforcement and are significantly correlated with indices of degree and type of bank and bed reinforcement, pollution and presence of alien nuisance plant species. The analytical results illustrate statistically significant associations between different styles and levels of engineering intervention and the number and nature of physical habitats present in urban rivers. The results provide a basis for filtering sites for potential remedial measures prior to site‐specific surveys and modelling, for comparing sites and for tracking trajectories of change at sites that are subject to changes in channel engineering. They provide evidence that river condition and degree of engineering are not inversely related in a simple linear way, and that engineering of urban river channels, in the form of mixed, patchy reinforcement can contribute a great deal to habitat diversity where other controls on flow heterogeneity are more difficult to manipulate. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献