Freshwater Macroinvertebrates

<p>Freshwater macroinvertebrates play a crucial role in linking sediments and their processes to the food web. Indeed environmental modifications (e.g. nitrogen deposition salinity and temperature increase) pollution (e.g. pesticides and heavy metals) and introduction of alien species are the main drivers of changes that are affecting their communities. This Special Issue aims to present the past and present knowledge on freshwater macroinvertebrates to understand their role as providers of ecosystem services to highlight the effects of global changes on their community (in the short and long term) and to underline major gaps in their study. Finally in order to tackle the currently unsustainable use of freshwater natural capital we welcome ideas and expert opinions on the development of future research linked to national and international regulations.</p>