Browsing Research Output by Subject "Wetlands"
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Aquatic invertebrate community structure of selected endorheic wetlands (pans) in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Shallow wetlands, such as pans, are not well studied in South Africa, even though they perform many important functions, such as providing an important food source for migratory birds and habitat to highly specialized ... -
A comparison of aquatic macroinvertebrate and large branchiopod community composition between temporary pans of a conservation area and surrounding communal area in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Although temporary wetlands are often biodiversity hotspots that deliver multiple ecosystem services, they are also threatened by human exploitation. We conducted a comparative field study to investigate the impact of ... -
Diatom community structure and relationship with water quality in Lake Sibaya, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2019)Monitoring of wetland ecosystems is crucial as these ecosystems provide numerous services and resources to both humans and the biota found therein. Wetlands are characterised by variations in inundation time and depth and ... -
An empirical test of the impact of drying events and physical disturbance on wind erosion of zooplankton egg banks in temporary ponds
(Springer, 2020)Most temporary pond zooplankton species produce drought-resistant eggs that accumulate in the sediment and form an egg bank. When a pond dries and the egg bank is exposed, wind erodes eggs and wind action has been suggested ... -
Local governance and Wetlands management : a tale of Harare City in Zimbabwe
(Springer, 2022)For years, urban scholars have underscored the value of pristine and functioning ecosystems, including urban wetlands, to human life. However, less well-understood is the role of local government (mainly urban municipalities) ... -
Zooplankton and diatoms of temporary and permanent freshwater pans in the Mpumalanga Highveld region, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)This paper provides a description of the zooplankton and epiphytic diatom communities of permanent and temporary freshwater pans in the Mpumalanga Highveld region of South Africa. Few studies have investigated the biota ...