Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss01:57

Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss

28.4K
Though evaporation from plant leaves drives transpiration, it also results in loss of water. Because water is critical for photosynthetic reactions and other cellular processes, evolutionary pressures on plants in different environments have driven the acquisition of adaptations that reduce water loss.
28.4K
Osmoregulation in Insects01:47

Osmoregulation in Insects

17.8K
Malpighian tubules are specialized structures found in the digestive systems of many arthropods, including most insects, that handle excretion and osmoregulation. The tubules are typically arranged in pairs and have a convoluted structure that increases their surface area.
17.8K
Responses to Drought and Flooding02:41

Responses to Drought and Flooding

12.2K
Water plays a significant role in the life cycle of plants. However, insufficient or excess of water can be detrimental and pose a serious threat to plants.
12.2K
Water and Mineral Acquisition02:34

Water and Mineral Acquisition

36.1K
Specialized tissues in plant roots have evolved to capture water, minerals, and some ions from the soil. Roots exhibit a variety of branching patterns that facilitate this process. The outermost root cells have specialized structures called root hairs that increase the root surface, thus increasing soil contact. Water can passively cross into roots, as the concentration of water in the soil is higher than that of the root tissue. Minerals, in contrast, are actively transported into root cells.
36.1K
What is an Ecosystem?01:17

What is an Ecosystem?

47.7K
Overview
47.7K
Design Example: Design of an Irrigation Channel01:27

Design Example: Design of an Irrigation Channel

957
Trapezoidal channels are widely used in irrigation systems due to their cost-effectiveness and efficiency in conveying water. Trapezoidal channels feature a flat bottom and sloping sides, making them stable and easier to construct compared to other shapes. The bottom width and side slope ratio are determined based on the required flow capacity and site conditions. The side slope is kept gentle for unlined channels to prevent soil erosion.Hydraulic parameters in channel design include the flow...
957

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The number of butterfly species in woodlands.

Oecologia·2017
Same author

Food, feeding rates and assimilation in woodland snails.

Oecologia·2017
Same author

Snail populations, beech litter production, and the role of snails in litter decomposition.

Oecologia·2017
Same author

Macro-invertebrate populations and production on a salt-marsh in east England dominated by Spartina anglica.

Oecologia·2017
Same author

Respiration rates and population metabolism of woodland snails.

Oecologia·2017
Same author

Long-term trends in water quality and their impact on macroinvertebrate assemblages in eutrophic lowland rivers.

Water research·2003

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 6, 2026

Mesocosm-Scale Constructed Wetland Design for Wastewater Treatment
08:24

Mesocosm-Scale Constructed Wetland Design for Wastewater Treatment

Published on: May 2, 2025

1.1K

Artificial oases in a lacustrine desert.

C F Mason1

  • 1Department of Biology, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ, Colchester, England.

Oecologia
|March 18, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Freshwater invertebrate colonization on artificial plants in a lake rapidly reached equilibrium. Species richness was primarily influenced by habitat area and distance, suggesting competitive interactions in simple environments.

Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Freshwater Biology
  • Ecological Succession

Background:

  • Understanding colonization dynamics is crucial for aquatic ecosystem research.
  • Artificial substrata serve as valuable models for studying ecological processes in lakes.
  • Eutrophic lakes present unique challenges and opportunities for invertebrate communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the colonization patterns of freshwater invertebrates on artificial macrophyte models.
  • To determine the factors influencing species richness and community composition.
  • To analyze the role of predators and competitive interactions in colonization.

Main Methods:

  • Deployment of artificial macrophyte models in the benthos of a eutrophic lake.
  • Monitoring colonization over time to establish equilibrium points.

More Related Videos

Coral Reef Arks: An In Situ Mesocosm and Toolkit for Assembling Reef Communities
07:59

Coral Reef Arks: An In Situ Mesocosm and Toolkit for Assembling Reef Communities

Published on: January 6, 2023

4.4K
A Simple Planting Technique for Re-establishing Trees Where Frequent Inundation Occurs
04:41

A Simple Planting Technique for Re-establishing Trees Where Frequent Inundation Occurs

Published on: January 26, 2018

6.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 6, 2026

Mesocosm-Scale Constructed Wetland Design for Wastewater Treatment
08:24

Mesocosm-Scale Constructed Wetland Design for Wastewater Treatment

Published on: May 2, 2025

1.1K
Coral Reef Arks: An In Situ Mesocosm and Toolkit for Assembling Reef Communities
07:59

Coral Reef Arks: An In Situ Mesocosm and Toolkit for Assembling Reef Communities

Published on: January 6, 2023

4.4K
A Simple Planting Technique for Re-establishing Trees Where Frequent Inundation Occurs
04:41

A Simple Planting Technique for Re-establishing Trees Where Frequent Inundation Occurs

Published on: January 26, 2018

6.6K
  • Quantifying invertebrate species richness, abundance, and predator presence.
  • Statistical analysis of environmental factors (area, distance) and faunal coefficients.

    • Main Results:

    • Rapid colonization occurred, reaching equilibrium around 35 days.
    • Colonization rate decreased over time, while extinction rate remained constant.
    • Predators constituted 22-32% of the equilibrium fauna.
    • Habitat area and distance explained 92% of species richness variation (area alone: 69%).
    • Elevated faunal coefficients (z) suggest significant competitive interactions.

    Conclusions:

    • Habitat area is a primary driver of species richness in this system.
    • The high faunal coefficients indicate strong competitive pressures in simplified habitats.
    • Colonization dynamics are influenced by a balance between immigration, extinction, and interspecific interactions.