Essays about: "Meiofauna"

Found 3 essays containing the word Meiofauna.

1. 1. Effects of plastic pollution on leaf litter decomposition in Swedish freshwater ecosystems : a field study addressing recently and globally emerging pollutants

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

   Author : Martina Stangl; [2022]
   Keywords : Microplastics; Face masks; Ecosystem functioning; Leaf decomposition; Field study;

   Abstract : Plastic pollution is recognized as an increasing environmental problem, but few studies have addressed impacts on ecosystem functions, and very few have been conducted in the field. This study investigated the effects of polypropylene particles derived from disposable face masks on in-situ leaf litter decomposition processes in freshwater ecosystems. READ MORE

3. 2. Effects of meiofauna and cable bacteria on oxygen, pH and sulphide dynamics in Baltic Sea hypoxic sediment

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och botanik

   Author : Johanna Hedberg; [2019]
   Keywords : Meiofauna; Bioturbation; Cable bacteria; Sediment; Oxygen; pH; Sulphide; Meiofauna; Bioturbation; Kabelbakterier; Sediment; Syre; pH; Sulfid;

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4. 3. The Molecular Diversity and Biogeography of Tardigrades

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

   Author : Irina Schuman; [2017]
   Keywords : molecular diversity; biogeography; tadrigrades; tardigrada;

   Abstract : Tardigrades can handle extreme conditions such as heat, cold and drought, thanks to a process called cryptobiosis which can be found in a limited amount of taxa on Earth. More knowledge about such animals may help us to understand the potential and limitations of life both on Earth and possibly in space. READ MORE