@article{MTMT:34876177, title = {Wavelength-specific negatively phototactic responses of the burrowing mayfly larvae Ephoron virgo}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34876177}, author = {Mészáros, Ádám and Kriska, György and Egri, Ádám}, doi = {10.1242/jeb.247142}, journal-iso = {J EXP BIOL}, journal = {JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY}, volume = {227}, unique-id = {34876177}, issn = {0022-0949}, abstract = {Mayflies are typically negatively phototactic during larval development, whereas the adults possess positive phototaxis. However, no extensive research has been done into the wavelength dependence of phototaxis in any mayfly larvae. We measured the repellency rate of Ephoron virgo larvae to light as a function of wavelength in the 368–743 nm spectral range. We established that the magnitude of repellence increased with decreasing wavelength and the maximal responses were elicited by 400 nm violet light. This wavelength dependence of phototaxis is similar to the recently reported spectral sensitivity of positive phototaxis of the twilight-swarming E. virgo adults. Negative phototaxis not only facilitates predation evasion: avoidance of the blue-violet spectral range could also promote the larvae to withdraw towards the river midline in the case of a drop in the water level, when the underwater light becomes enriched with shorter wavelengths as a result of the decreasing depth of overhead river water.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1477-9145}, orcid-numbers = {Kriska, György/0000-0003-4271-3167} } @article{MTMT:34876077, title = {Predation on the Endangered Hungarian Meadow Viper in Pastures and Hayfields: Insights From Plasticine Models}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34876077}, author = {Móré, Attila and Üveges, Bálint and Simics, János and Radovics, Dávid and Kovács, Gergő and Bancsik, Barnabás and Wenner, Bálint and Budai, Mátyás and Tisza, Ádám and Vadász, Csaba and Mizser, Szabolcs and Tóthmérész, Béla and Mizsei, Edvárd}, doi = {10.1016/j.rama.2024.04.007}, journal-iso = {RANGELAND ECOL MANAG}, journal = {RANGELAND ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT}, volume = {95}, unique-id = {34876077}, issn = {1550-7424}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1551-5028}, pages = {68-76}, orcid-numbers = {Móré, Attila/0000-0002-9939-5932; Üveges, Bálint/0000-0001-9234-9258; Radovics, Dávid/0000-0002-4440-0538; Kovács, Gergő/0009-0003-5561-7825; Wenner, Bálint/0000-0003-4130-2999; Budai, Mátyás/0000-0003-4415-4741; Tisza, Ádám/0009-0006-5728-0383; Mizser, Szabolcs/0000-0001-8366-6243} } @article{MTMT:34847680, title = {Effectiveness of fishways on the Pinka Stream and the Rába River, Central Europe: An evaluation with species from the order Cypriniformes}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34847680}, author = {Sály, Péter and Sallai, Márton and Sallai, Zoltán}, doi = {10.1002/rra.4285}, journal-iso = {RIVER RES APPL}, journal = {RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS}, unique-id = {34847680}, issn = {1535-1459}, abstract = {This study assessed the functional effectiveness in terms of passage proportion of three fishways, one nature‐like bypass, one partly nature‐like bypass and partly technical pool‐type and one completely technical, on the Pinka Stream and Rába River in Western Hungary. Radio frequency identification with passive integrated transponder tagging was used to collect data on the upstream passage. A total of 2976 tagged individuals were included in the study; 2863 individuals were either barbel ( Barbus barbus ), nase ( Chondrostoma nasus ) or chub ( Squalius cephalus ), which were chosen as model species, and 113 individuals belonged to four other species. There were 540 individuals of the model species and 18 individuals of the other species detected while successfully ascending one of the fishways. The time‐to‐event (survival) analysis of the data of the model species revealed significant species‐specific differences in passage probability between the fishways. The passage probabilities of the barbel were the highest, and those of the nase were the lowest at all three fishways. The findings demonstrate that single‐species evaluations can lead to incorrect conclusions on fishway effectiveness. Technical fishways can be as effective as nature‐like ones, and hybrid solutions (technical fishways combined with nature‐like bypasses) can function as well. The limitations of the study and recommendations for further evaluations are also discussed.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1535-1467}, pages = {1-12}, orcid-numbers = {Sály, Péter/0000-0002-3936-2063} } @article{MTMT:34818793, title = {The chytrid insurance hypothesis: integrating parasitic chytrids into a biodiversity–ecosystem functioning framework for phytoplankton–zooplankton population dynamics}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34818793}, author = {Abonyi, András and Fornberg, Johanna and Rasconi, Serena and Ptacnik, Robert and Kainz, Martin J. and Lafferty, Kevin D.}, doi = {10.1007/s00442-024-05519-w}, journal-iso = {OECOLOGIA}, journal = {OECOLOGIA}, volume = {204}, unique-id = {34818793}, issn = {0029-8549}, abstract = {In temperate lakes, eutrophication and warm temperatures can promote cyanobacteria blooms that reduce water quality and impair food-chain support. Although parasitic chytrids of phytoplankton might compete with zooplankton, they also indirectly support zooplankton populations through the “mycoloop”, which helps move energy and essential dietary molecules from inedible phytoplankton to zooplankton. Here, we consider how the mycoloop might fit into the biodiversity–ecosystem functioning (BEF) framework. BEF considers how more diverse communities can benefit ecosystem functions like zooplankton production. Chytrids are themselves part of pelagic food webs and they directly contribute to zooplankton diets through spore production and by increasing host edibility. The additional way that chytrids might support BEF is if they engage in “kill-the-winner” dynamics. In contrast to grazers, which result in “eat-the-edible” dynamics, kill-the-winner dynamics can occur for host-specific infectious diseases that control the abundance of dominant (in this case inedible) hosts and thus limit the competitive exclusion of poorer (in this case edible) competitors. Thus, if phytoplankton diversity provides functions, and chytrids support algal diversity, chytrids could indirectly favour edible phytoplankton. All three mechanisms are linked to diversity and therefore provide some “insurance” for zooplankton production against the impacts of eutrophication and warming. In our perspective piece, we explore evidence for the chytrid insurance hypothesis , identify exceptions and knowledge gaps, and outline future research directions.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1432-1939}, pages = {279-288}, orcid-numbers = {Abonyi, András/0000-0003-0593-5932; Fornberg, Johanna/0000-0001-5350-7401; Rasconi, Serena/0000-0001-6667-8904; Ptacnik, Robert/0000-0001-7176-7653; Kainz, Martin J./0000-0002-2388-1504; Lafferty, Kevin D./0000-0001-7583-4593} } @article{MTMT:34791227, title = {Resistance not resilience traits structure macroinvertebrate communities in newly drying stream sections}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34791227}, author = {Bozóki, Tamás and Várbíró, Gábor and Csabai, Zoltán Szabolcs and Schmera, Dénes and Boda, Pál}, doi = {10.1007/s10750-024-05518-1}, journal-iso = {HYDROBIOLOGIA}, journal = {HYDROBIOLOGIA}, unique-id = {34791227}, issn = {0018-8158}, abstract = {Transitioning from perennial to non-perennial flow regimes causes ecological shifts in aquatic communities. Aquatic macroinvertebrates deploy resistance and resilience strategies to cope with flow intermittency, crucial in rivers with long-term seasonal dry episodes. Less is known, about how these strategies support community persistence in streams that only recently have experienced drying, and where local assemblages lack such adaptations. Our study conducted two four-season campaigns, separated by a one-year break, to assess macroinvertebrate responses in newly drying intermittent streams by comparing intermittent and perennial stream sections. We characterize communities from structural and functional perspectives, and then evaluate the response at the trait state level. We observed a decline in taxa richness and abundance, but not structural diversity, in response to flow intermittency. Resistance traits are more important than resilient traits in structuring macroinvertebrate communities in newly intermittent stream sections. Taxa in intermittent sections exhibit a smaller trait space, indicating lower functional redundancy. The macroinvertebrate response to intermittency lacks a predictable pattern, suggesting time-dependent and trait-state-specific colonization by adapted taxa and community assembly with resistance and resilience strategies. As river drought increases due to climate change, recognizing the temporal dimension becomes crucial for understanding ecological responses to intermittency.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1573-5117}, orcid-numbers = {Várbíró, Gábor/0000-0001-5907-3472; Csabai, Zoltán Szabolcs/0000-0003-1700-2574} } @article{MTMT:34774857, title = {Food density drives diet shift of the invasive mysid shrimp, Limnomysis benedeni}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34774857}, author = {Rani, Varsha and Horváth, Zsófia and Nejstgaard, Jens C. and Fierpasz, Ádám and Pálffy, Károly and Vad, Csaba Ferenc}, doi = {10.1002/ece3.11202}, journal-iso = {ECOL EVOL}, journal = {ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION}, volume = {14}, unique-id = {34774857}, issn = {2045-7758}, abstract = {Understanding the diet preferences and food selection of invasive species is crucial to better predict their impact on community structure and ecosystem functioning. Limnomysis benedeni , a Ponto‐Caspian invasive mysid shrimp, is one of the most successful invaders in numerous European river and lake ecosystems. While existing studies suggest potentially strong trophic impact due to high predation pressure on native plankton communities, little is known of its food selectivity between phyto‐ and zooplankton, under different food concentrations. Here, we therefore investigated the feeding selectivity of L . benedeni on two commonly occurring prey organisms in freshwaters, the small rotifer zooplankton Brachionus calyciflorus together with the microphytoplankton Cryptomonas sp. present in increasing densities. Our results demonstrated a clear shift in food selection, with L. benedeni switching from B. calyciflorus to Cryptomonas sp. already when the two prey species were provided in equal biomasses. Different functional responses were observed for the two food types, indicating somewhat different foraging mechanisms for each food type. These findings provide experimental evidence on the feeding flexibility of invasive mysid shrimps and potential implications for trophic interactions in invaded ecosystems.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2045-7758}, orcid-numbers = {Horváth, Zsófia/0000-0003-2857-1094; Nejstgaard, Jens C./0000-0003-1236-0647; Vad, Csaba Ferenc/0000-0003-4744-0698} } @article{MTMT:34766040, title = {Combined effect of warming, nutrients, and species pool size on the seasonal variability of phytoplankton composition: A modeling perspective}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34766040}, author = {Pálffy, Károly and Smeti, E.}, doi = {10.1002/lno.12548}, journal-iso = {LIMNOL OCEANOGR}, journal = {LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY}, unique-id = {34766040}, issn = {0024-3590}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1939-5590} } @article{MTMT:34720925, title = {Bird-mediated endozoochory as a potential dispersal mechanism of bony fishes}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34720925}, author = {Lovas-Kiss, Ádám and Antal, László and Mozsár, Attila and Nyeste, Krisztián József and Somogyi, Dóra and Kiss, B. and Tóth, R. and Tóth, Flórián and Fazekas, Dorottya and Vitál, Zoltán and Halasi-Kovács, Béla and Tóth, Pál and Szabó, N. and Löki, Viktor and Vincze, Orsolya and Lukács, Balázs András}, doi = {10.1111/ecog.07124}, journal-iso = {ECOGRAPHY}, journal = {ECOGRAPHY}, unique-id = {34720925}, issn = {0906-7590}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1600-0587}, orcid-numbers = {Antal, László/0000-0001-9831-1429; Nyeste, Krisztián József/0000-0002-9848-7608; Somogyi, Dóra/0000-0003-2486-1414} } @article{MTMT:34689153, title = {Plumage and eggshell colouration covary with the level of sex-specific parental contributions to nest building in birds}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34689153}, author = {Nagy, Jenő and Hauber, Mark E. and Löki, Viktor and Mainwaring, Mark C.}, doi = {10.1007/s00114-024-01899-4}, journal-iso = {SCI NAT-HEIDELBERG}, journal = {NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN}, volume = {111}, unique-id = {34689153}, issn = {0028-1042}, abstract = {Interspecific variation in sex-specific contributions to prenatal parental care, including avian nest building, is becoming increasingly better understood as we amass more information on more species. We examined whether sex-specific nest building contributions covary with the colouration of parents and their eggs in 521 species of Western Palearctic birds. Having colourful plumage and laying colourful eggs are costly because of the deposition of pigments in feathers and eggs and/or forming costly nanostructural substrates in feathers, and so it might be expected that those costs covary with the costs of nest building at the level of individuals and/or across species to produce of a suite of codivergent traits. Using a phylogenetically informed approach, we tested the hypothesis that species in which females alone invest energy building nests exhibit less sexual plumage dichromatism. However, we found comparative support for the opposite of this prediction. We then tested that species in which females alone build nests lay more colourful, and costlier, eggs because the dual costs of building nests and laying colourful eggs can only be borne by higher quality individuals. As expected, we found that species in which females build nests alone or together with males are more likely to lay colourfully pigmented eggs relative to species in which only males build nests. Finally, stochastic character mapping provided evidence of the repeated evolution of female-only nest building. Interspecific sex differences in plumage colouration therefore covary in a complex manner with female pre- (nest building) and post-copulatory (egg production) investment in reproduction.}, keywords = {PARENTAL CARE; nest building; Birds.; egg colour; colour dichromatism}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1432-1904}, orcid-numbers = {Nagy, Jenő/0000-0001-8434-4422; Mainwaring, Mark C./0000-0002-0427-9673} } @article{MTMT:34681454, title = {Long-term recovery dynamics determined by the degree of the disturbance – Ten years tracking of aquatic macroinvertebrate recolonisation after an industrial disaster (Red Sludge Disaster, Hungary)}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34681454}, author = {Karádi-Kovács, Kata and Szivák, Ildikó and Bozóki, Tamás and Kovács, Krisztián and Móra, Arnold and Padisák, Judit and Selmeczy, Géza Balázs and Schmera, Dénes and Boda, Pál}, doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171071}, journal-iso = {SCI TOTAL ENVIRON}, journal = {SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT}, volume = {921}, unique-id = {34681454}, issn = {0048-9697}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1879-1026}, orcid-numbers = {Szivák, Ildikó/0000-0002-9873-3039; Móra, Arnold/0000-0001-5878-8281; Padisák, Judit/0000-0001-8285-2896; Selmeczy, Géza Balázs/0000-0002-6386-2738} }