Recent distribution of the freshwater crustacean Asellus Aquaticus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Isopoda; Crustacea) in Serbia (2007-2013 Period)
2015
Аутори:
Novaković, BorisIlić, Marija
Kračun-Kolarević, Margareta
Tubić, Bojana
Marinković, Nikola
Đuknić, Jelena
Marković, Vanja
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Чланак у часопису (Објављена верзија)
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© 2015 by The Serbian Water Pollution Control Society
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Asellus aquaticus (Linnaeus, 1758) is the widespread and common Palearctic freshwater isopod found
typically in the slow-current watercourses with rich organic debris. In Serbia there is a lack of data regarding
both distribution and general ecology of this common freshwater species. This paper based on intensive
field research covering almost entire territory of Serbia in 2007-2013 period aims to shed more light on
the presence of this freshwater crustacean in our country. According to our findings, A. aquaticus is widely
distributed throughout the investigated area. It was registered in vast variety of habitats, from large Pannonian
lowland rivers, to small highland streams. It was found to be an important member of benthic communities
and the dominant crustacean species in some habitats, such as small Pannonian streams. Regarding its high
tolerance to organic pollution, and high overall adaptability, such wide distribution is expected. Presence of
other A. aquaticus subspecies, besides type subspecies, as well as presence of Proasellus is not detected.
Obtained data should result in more effective involvement of this species in a regional/national system of
freshwater ecological status assessment.
Кључне речи:
Asellus aquaticus; field research; habitat; distribution; SerbiaИзвор:
Water Research and Management, 2015, 5, 2, 43-46Финансирање / пројекти:
- Managing the effects of multiple stressors on aquatic ecosystems under water scarcity (EU-FP7-603629)