Erratum
Aquatic Biosystems 2016 11:2
Published on: 23 February 2016
The original article was published in Aquatic Biosystems 2015 11:1
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The effects of physicochemical variables and tadpole assemblages on microalgal communities in freshwater temporary ponds through an experimental approach
In freshwater systems, microalgae are the major biomass of microorganisms. They occur in ecosystems that are largely structured by the climatic regime, the physical and chemical environments with which they in...
Aquatic Biosystems 2015 11:1
Published on: 20 January 2015
The Erratum to this article has been published in Aquatic Biosystems 2016 11:2
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A histopathological and biometric comparison between catfish (Pisces, Ariidae) from a harbor and a protected area, Brazil
Histopathological lesions and biometric variations in catfish species are statistically associated with chemical contaminant exposure. A histopathological and biometric database for the catfish Sciades herzbergii
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:12
Published on: 14 December 2014
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Benthic infaunal community structuring in an acidified tropical estuarine system
Recent studies suggest that increasing ocean acidification (OA) should have strong direct and indirect influences on marine invertebrates. While most theory and application for OA is based on relatively physic...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:11
Published on: 6 November 2014
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Molecular analysis of bacterial diversity in mudflats along the salinity gradient of an acidified tropical Bornean estuary (South East Asia)
The Brunei River and Bay estuarine system (BES) in the northwest of Borneo is acidic and highly turbid. The system supports extensive intertidal mudflats and presents a potentially steep salinity and pH gradie...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:10
Published on: 30 October 2014
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In silico analysis of high affinity potassium transporter (HKT) isoforms in different plants
High affinity potassium transporters (HKTs) are located in the plasma membrane of the vessels and have significant influence on salt tolerance in some plants. They exclude Na+ from the parenchyma cells to reduce ...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:9
Published on: 15 September 2014
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Review
Assessing environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: lessons learned and recommendations for the future
Offshore wind power provides a valuable source of renewable energy that can help reduce carbon emissions. Technological advances are allowing higher capacity turbines to be installed and in deeper water, but t...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:8
Published on: 14 September 2014
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Molecular phylogenetic analysis of bacterial community and characterization of Cr(VI) reducers from the sediments of Tantloi hot spring, India
A geothermal ecosystem located at Tantloi, India has been found to be an interesting habitat for microbes of diverse nature. However, the microbial diversity of this habitat is poorly explored. In this study, ...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:7
Published on: 2 September 2014
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The Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) as a candidate sentinel of Atlantic Ocean health
Seabirds have been historically used to monitor environmental contamination. The aim of the present study was to test the suitability of a species belonging to the Procellariiformes group, the Manx shearwater, Pu...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:6
Published on: 1 September 2014
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Analysis of β-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) in spirulina-containing supplements by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Over the last decade the amino acid beta-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) has come under intense scrutiny. International laboratory and epidemiological research continues to support the hypothesis that environmenta...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:5
Published on: 8 August 2014
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Review
Efficient conversion of solar energy to biomass and electricity
The Earth receives around 1000 W.m−2 of power from the Sun and only a fraction of this light energy is able to be converted to biomass (chemical energy) via the process of photosynthesis. Out of all photosyntheti...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:4
Published on: 11 June 2014
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Interactions of marine mammals and birds with offshore membrane enclosures for growing algae (OMEGA)
OMEGA is an integrated aquatic system to produce biofuels, treat and recycle wastewater, capture CO2, and expand aquaculture production. This system includes floating photobioreactors (PBRs) that will cover hundr...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:3
Published on: 20 May 2014
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Molecular (PCR-DGGE) versus morphological approach: analysis of taxonomic composition of potentially toxic cyanobacteria in freshwater lakes
The microscopic Utermöhl method is commonly used for the recognition of the presence and taxonomic composition of potentially toxic cyanobacteria and is especially useful for monitoring reservoirs used as drin...
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:2
Published on: 12 February 2014
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Reviewer acknowledgement
Aquatic Biosystems reviewer acknowledgement 2013
The Aquatic Biosystems editorial team would like to thank the following colleagues who contributed to peer review for the journal in 2013.
Aquatic Biosystems 2014 10:1
Published on: 16 January 2014
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Methodology
High throughput screening of CO2-tolerating microalgae using GasPak bags
Microalgae are diverse in terms of their speciation and function. More than 35,000 algal strains have been described, and thousands of algal cultures are maintained in different culture collection centers. The...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:23
Published on: 17 December 2013
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Detritus-based assemblage responses under salinity stress conditions in a disused aquatic artificial ecosystem
Despite the plethora of approaches, the sensitivity of the methods to measure the relationship between the abundance and biomass curves in stressed detritus-based ecosystems still remain to be refined. In this...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:22
Published on: 5 December 2013
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Review
Use of vital wheat gluten in aquaculture feeds
In aquaculture, when alternative protein sources of Fish Meal (FM) in diets are investigated, Plant Proteins (PP) can be used. Among them, Vital Wheat Gluten (VWG) is a proteinaceous material obtained from whe...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:21
Published on: 16 November 2013
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Infaunal macrobenthic community dynamics in a manipulated hyperhaline ecosystem: a long-term study
Understanding the responses of ecological communities to human-induced perturbations is crucial for establishing conservation goals. Ecological communities are dynamic entities undergoing fluctuations due to t...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:20
Published on: 6 November 2013
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Microbial community composition of Tirez lagoon (Spain), a highly sulfated athalassohaline environment
The aim was to study the seasonal microbial diversity variations of an athalassohaline environment with a high concentration of sulfates in Tirez lagoon (La Mancha, Spain). Despite the interest in these types ...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:19
Published on: 2 October 2013
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The structure of winter phytoplankton in Lake Nero, Russia, a hypertrophic lake dominated by Planktothrix-like Cyanobacteria
The permanent dominance of Planktothrix-like сyanobacteria has been often reported for shallow eutrophic\hypertrophic lakes in central Europe in summer\autumn. However studies on phytoplankton growth under ice co...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:18
Published on: 30 September 2013
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Identification of bacteria in enrichment cultures of sulfate reducers in the Cariaco Basin water column employing Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis of 16S ribosomal RNA gene fragments
The Cariaco Basin is characterized by pronounced and predictable vertical layering of microbial communities dominated by reduced sulfur species at and below the redox transition zone. Marine water samples were...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:17
Published on: 28 August 2013
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Diversity of picoeukaryotes at an oligotrophic site off the Northeastern Red Sea Coast
Picoeukaryotes are protists ≤ 3 μm composed of a wide diversity of taxonomic groups. They are an important constituent of the ocean’s microbiota and perform essential ecological roles in marine nutrient and ca...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:16
Published on: 20 August 2013
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The distribution and diversity of benthic macroinvertebrate fauna in Pondicherry mangroves, India
Species distribution, abundance and diversity of mangrove benthic macroinvertebrate fauna and the relationships to environmental conditions are important parts of understanding the structure and function of ma...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:15
Published on: 11 August 2013
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Cyanobacteria in wetlands of the industrialized Sambalpur District of India
Cyanobacteria are common components of phytoplankton communities in most freshwater ecosystems. Proliferations of cyanobacteria are often caused by high nutrient loading, and as such can serve as indicators of...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:14
Published on: 12 July 2013
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Short Report
A commentary on the XIIIth International Rotifer Symposium (Shillong, 2012)
Rotifers have attracted the attention of biologists for well over 200 years. Interest in these exquisite animals rests in their diverse morphology, short generation time resulting in high growth rates, ability...
Aquatic Biosystems 2013 9:13
Published on: 1 July 2013
