Gaudes Saez, Ainhoa (Date of defense: 2011-07-07)
This thesis focuses on the study of the meiofaunal community in streams and rivers of the Mediterranean region. It approaches to a community level from a functional point of view, studying their response ...
Sanpera Calbet, Isis (Date of defense: 2014-04-11)
Streams are complex and highly diverse ecosystems. Within the stream network, headwater streams (1st to 3rd order) are highly important. Headwaters represent most of the total length, influence the ...
Mas Martí, Esther (Date of defense: 2014-11-14)
Changes in temperature and precipitation due to climate change are expected to increase stream water temperature and reduce their discharge. Consequently, more streams might face temporality, experiencing ...