Publications by authors named "A Merianne"
Sci Total Environ
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Freshwater biodiversity, especially native fish communities, is threatened by flow regulation and invasive species like the bleak (Alburnus alburnus), which is prevalent in the Iberian Peninsula.
- This study investigates how the presence of bleak affects the habitat selection and stress responses of native Iberian barbel (Luciobarbus bocagei) under stable and fluctuating water flow conditions.
- Results show that bleak presence significantly decreases barbel use of flow refuges and elevates stress markers (glucose and lactate), highlighting the bleak's competitive advantage in dynamic flow environments and the need for improved conservation strategies.
