example of Delminichthys adspersus in Dinaric karst system
Anja Palandačić (Author), Ognjen Bonacci (Author), Aleš Snoj (Author)

Abstract

Karst areas have some of the most complex aquifers in the world. Because of extreme groundwater oscillations, different hydrological connections are active depending on the season. Therefore, the complex water network remains poorly investigated, despite many geological, hydrological and geomorphological studies performed. The methodology of water tracing was developed especially to determine water interconnections in karst. In additionto tracing with salt, dye or temperature, the use of rich endemic fauna, their dispersion and population structure is lately considered. In this paper, we used population structure of endemic fish species Delminichthys adspersus to confirm hydrological data as well as suggest new underground water connections in part of central Dinaric karst. Moreover, we propose a holistic approach of karst area studies, combining hydrology with biology to develop a better strategy for the protection of vulnerable karst ecosystems.

Keywords

ribe;Delminichthys adspersus;dinarski kras;podzemne vode;hidrologija;

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Language: English
Year of publishing:
Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization: UL BF - Biotechnical Faculty
UDC: 597.2/.5:551.44
COBISS: 2990728 Link will open in a new window
ISSN: 1936-0584
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Secondary language: English
Type (COBISS): Not categorized
Pages: ǂstr. ǂ791-797
Volume: ǂVol. ǂ5
Issue: ǂno. ǂ6
Chronology: 2012
DOI: 10.1002/eco.269
ID: 1033784