Potential application of macroinvertebrates indices in bioassessment of Mexican streams


Por: Serrano Balderas, Eva Carmina, Grac, Corinne, Berti-Equille, Laure, Armienta Hernandez, Ma. Aurora

Publicada: 1 feb 2016
Resumen:
Biomonitoring of surface waters using benthic macroinvertebrates is a common practice in developed countries. However, the use of biomonitoring metrics as part of regular monitoring programs in developing countries is scarce. This study is aimed at identifying the macroinvertebrate-based monitoring approaches which can be potentially applied to assess the ecological status of Mexican streams, and to provide guidelines and practical tools to implement such approaches. In this study, a total of 35 biomonitoring metrics were selected, divided into the following classes: 5 metrics of richness, 11 metrics to list the macroinvertebrates organisms (enumeration metrics), 6 diversity and similarity indices, 7 biotic indices, 5 functional feeding metrics and 1 multimetric approach. This selection was made using the a posteriori approach. Characteristics such as: sensitivity, ecological relevance, representativity, feasibility, metric interpretation, performance, and geographical suitability were also taken into consideration during the selection process. A description of the sampling and analytical procedures necessary to compute the selected metrics are also described. We provide an inventory of macroinvertebrate metrics that could be used in Mexico and nearby areas. However, further work is required to determine the accuracy and performance of these metrics for ecological assessment of Mexican streams. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd.

Filiaciones:
Serrano Balderas, Eva Carmina:
 IRD, UMR ESPACE DEV, F-34093 Montpellier 5, France

 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Insituto Geofis, Circuito Exterior CU, Mexico City 04510, DF, Mexico

Grac, Corinne:
 Univ Strasbourg, ENGEES, CNRS, LIVE,Lab Image,Ville,Environm,UMR7362, F-67070 Strasbourg, France

Berti-Equille, Laure:
 IRD, UMR ESPACE DEV, F-34093 Montpellier 5, France

 QCRI, Doha, Qatar

Armienta Hernandez, Ma. Aurora:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Insituto Geofis, Circuito Exterior CU, Mexico City 04510, DF, Mexico
ISSN: 1470160X
Editorial
Elsevier, PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, Países Bajos
Tipo de documento: Review
Volumen: 61 Número: 2
Páginas: 558-567
WOS Id: 000367411200039